Ribes punctatum
Family: Grossulariaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows 60 cm high. The flowers are yellow. They have 5 petals. The fruit are 6-8 mm across.
There are about 150 Ribes species.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. In Chile it grows between 500-2,000 m above sea level. It can tolerate dry periods. It grows where the winter rainfall is 400-800 mm. It grows in full sun. It can tolerate some shade. It suits hardiness zone 9. It can tolerate some frost but not snow.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Bolivia, Chile (country/location of origin), Ecuador, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten fresh or dried.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Brevilla, Grosella, Mulul, Parilla, Parriza, Uvilla, Zarzaparrilla