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Ribes rotundifolium Michx.

Appalachian gooseberry, Round-leaf currant, Wild gooseberry

Grossulariaceae (Currant Family)

USDA Symbol: RIRO2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

A much-branched, 3-5 ft. shrub with broadly rounded, palmately lobed leaves. The stems are firm with small spines at the nodes and bristly internodes. Small, tubular flowers occur in clusters and are green, sometimes tinged with red. A many-seeded berry follows.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Size Class: 6-12 ft.
Fruit Type: Berry
Autumn Foliage: yes
Fruit Color: Purple or greenish

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: Apr , May

Distribution

USA: CT , MD , MA , NJ , NY , NC , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA , WV , DC
Native Distribution: CT & NY, s. to NC & e. TN
Native Habitat: Rocky, upland woods; open mt. slopes
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Rich, rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Benefit

Use Wildlife: Berries are favorites among birds.
Attracts: Birds
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Additional resources

USDA: Find Ribes rotundifolium in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Ribes rotundifolium in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ribes rotundifolium

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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