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Ribes hirtellum
Ribes hirtellum Michx.
Hairy-stem gooseberry, Hairystem gooseberry, Northern gooseberry
Grossulariaceae (Currant Family)
Synonym(s): Grossularia hirtella, Ribes hirtellum var. calcicola, Ribes hirtellum var. saxosum, Ribes oxyacanthoides var. calcicola, Ribes oxyacanthoides var. hirtellum, Ribes oxyacanthoides var. saxosum
USDA Symbol: RIHI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)
A shrubby plant 2-4 ft. tall. Branches have no prickles or very short, slender ones. The palmately lobed leaves are either smooth or softly hairy. Flowers, occuring in small clusters, are greenish-white to pink and are followed by purple berries.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Flower:
Fruit: Black, Blue
Size Class: 3-6 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Yellow , Green , Purple , BrownBloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CT , IA , IL , IN , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MT , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SD , VT , WI , WVCanada: AB , BC , MB , NB , NL , NS , ON , PE , QC , SK
Native Distribution: Lab. to Man., s. to MD, PA, n. IL & in s.e. IA
Native Habitat: Moist, rocky woods; cliffs; bogs & fens
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , ShadeSoil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Soil Description: Rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Not recommended; carries disease which kills white pine.
Benefit
Use Wildlife: Berries are favorites among birds.Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff