Subapline prickly currant, Gooseberry-currant
Ribes montigenum

Family: Grossulariaceae

What it is like

A spreading shrub. It grows about 60 cm high. The twigs have prickles. There are also 3-5 spines at the nodes. The leaves are usually 1-2.5 cm wide. They have glandular hairs on both sides. The flowers are purple and in small groups. The fruit are bright red berries. They are glandular and have bristles.

There are about 150 Ribes species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Canada it grows on rocky slopes in mountain and alpine regions.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh. They are also used for pies, jellies, jams and drinks.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Limnobotrya montigena (McClatchie) Rydb.;