Missouri Gooseberry (Ribes missouriense)

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

Ribes missouriense is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower in June. 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

rich sub-acid vinous flavour that is very agreeable, the fruit is somewhat too acid to be eaten raw for most tastes but when fully ripe makes delicious tarts. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A rich sub-acid vinous flavour that is very agreeable, the fruit is somewhat too acid to be eaten raw for most tastes but when fully ripe makes delicious tarts.; The fruit can be dried for later use.; A gooseberry, but with a smooth skin, it is about 10mm in diameter, though some forms can be up to 14mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry to moist open woods, thickets and fence rows. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)