Horridum Currant / Gooseberry (Ribes horridum)

Family: Grossulariaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Ribes horridum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). It is in flower from May to June, 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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. A succulent acid taste. The black fruit is about 12mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A succulent acid taste.; The black fruit is about 12mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountain slopes. Coniferous forests and forest margins at elevations of 1500 - 2100 metres in S. Jilin province, China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)