Ambiguum Currant / Gooseberry (Ribes ambiguum)

Family: Grossulariaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Ribes ambiguum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour, they are commonly eaten in areas where they grow wild. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; An acid flavour, they are commonly eaten in areas where they grow wild.; A reasonable size, the green fruit can be 12mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Most commonly found growing as an epiphyte in moist moss on the branches of trees. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)