Luridum Currant / Gooseberry (Ribes luridum)

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

Ribes luridum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen from August to September. 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 sour flavour. The black fruit is about 6mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The black fruit is about 6mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests, forest margins, slopes and river banks at elevations of 2800 - 4100 metres in western China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)