helloplants.org

Ribes tenue

Family: Grossulariaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1-4 m tall. The branches are slender. The leaves are narrowly oval and 2-5.5 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They are hairy when young. The fruit are dark red. They are round and 4-7 mm across.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ribes coeleste Jancz.;