Ribes cynosbati facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ribes cynosbati |
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The prickly gooseberry (scientific name: Ribes cynosbati) is a type of shrub found in North America. It belongs to the Grossulariaceae family, which includes all gooseberries and currants. This plant is also known by other names like eastern prickly gooseberry, dogberry, and dog bramble.
You can find the prickly gooseberry growing in the eastern and central parts of the United States and Canada. It likes rich forests, rocky slopes, and open areas. Its range stretches from New Brunswick in the north, down the Appalachian Mountains to northern Alabama, and west to places like Manitoba, the Dakotas, and Oklahoma.
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What Does the Prickly Gooseberry Look Like?
The prickly gooseberry plant can grow up to about 1.5 meters (nearly 5 feet) tall. It has stems that can stand straight up or spread out.
Leaves and Flowers
The leaves of the prickly gooseberry have 3 or 5 main parts, called lobes. They also have tiny, sticky hairs. When the plant blooms, its flowers are a greenish-white color.
Fruits of the Prickly Gooseberry
The fruits are round and have a bristly, spiky surface. They are white to greenish when ripe. Even though they look prickly, the fruits are actually quite tasty!
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Fruits and leaves
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Flowers
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Young fruit
