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Ribes watsonianum

Ribes watsonianum is a North American species of currant known by the common names spring gooseberry and wild gooseberry, found in the US states of Washington and Oregon.

Description

There are 1–3 spines at the leaf nodes. The leaves are wide, with 3–5 rounded lobes.

The dangling, bell-shaped flowers grow singly or in clusters of 2–3. The sepals are greenish to whitish and pink, while the petals are white to light pink.

The unpalatable, bristled berry is greenish to orangish.

Distribution and habitat

It is found in the US states of Washington and Oregon, in forests and meadows, on slopes and mountains.

Ecology

The plant is shade tolerant. The berry is consumed by wildlife.

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