Whitestem gooseberry
Ribes inerme

Family: Grossulariaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 0.9-1.8 m high and spreads 1.5 m wide. It loses its leaves during the year. The plant has some thorns. The leaves are small and have 3-5 lobes. They have blunt teeth along the edge. The flowers are greenish with pink or white petals. They are in small clusters. The fruit are purple-red and edible.

There are about 150 Ribes species.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. In Canada it grows in foothills and mountain forest. It suits hardiness zones 8-11.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Canada, Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten and also used for juice. They are cooked and also used for pies. They are also dried.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Grosella espinosa, Grosella peluda

Synonyms

Ribes divaricatum var. inerme (Rydb.) McMinn; Ribes hirtellum var. inerme (Rydb.) Smiley; Ribes inerme var. inerme;