Currant, Gooseberry (Ribes)
Currant, Gooseberry Genus Details
Ribes are alternate-leaved deciduous shrubs- some with thorns, others without. The currant fruit reaches 1/4" in diameter, while gooseberry fruit is larger, reaching 1/2" in diameter. Both are bright red in color. The flowers are small and yellow in color in most species. They grow in height from 3-12'. Their berries are good for jams and juice and young leaves are generally eaten in salads.
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Ribes genus
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European Black Currant (Ribes nigrum)
Currant, Gooseberry Allergy Info
Little allergenicity has been reported.
Currant, Gooseberry Pollen Description
No pollen description is currently available.
Species in This Genus
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Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available
Currant, Gooseberry (Ribes) is a genus of the GROSSULARIACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
