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Rock gooseberry
Ribes saxatile

Family: Grossulariaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1 m tall. It has spines at the nodes. The leaves are oval and 1-3 cm across. The fruit are round and dark purple when ripe. They are smooth. They are 5-7 mm across.


Where it is found

It is a cold temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Russia, Siberia


How it is used for food

The fruit are acid and are mixed with water to make a drink.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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