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Close-up of the flowers of Ribes acerifolium

Ribes acerifolium

Published by Daniel Mosquin on June 8, 2017

Ribes acerifolium (syn. Ribes howellii), also known as Howell’s gooseberry, maple-leaved currant, maple-leaf currant, and maple-leaved blackcurrant, is a deciduous perennial shrub native from southern British Columbia to Oregon and eastward to Idaho in the USA. Habitats include moist meadows, open ridges, rocky slopes, and streambanks at elevations from about 990m (3250 ft.) upwards to […]

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Flowers of Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum

Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum

Published by Daniel Mosquin on March 12, 2015

It is spring, it is spring! How do I know? I know that spring has arrived, because the red flowering currant (Ribes sanguineum) is blooming. Welcome to the world of phenology, where seasonal changes in the natural world occur in a fairly reliable sequence. By paying attention to these changes, we can learn more about […]

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Fruits of Ribes sanguineum

Ribes sanguineum

Published by Daniel Mosquin on September 11, 2005

The fruits of red-flowered currant are edible, but not particularly palatable – it’s best to leave them for the birds. Other gooseberries and currants are better choices for those with an appetite.

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