Trumpet gooseberry facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Trumpet gooseberry
Scientific classification
Genus:	Ribes
Species:	leptanthum

The Ribes leptanthum, also known as the trumpet gooseberry, is a type of gooseberry plant. It has spiny stems and small leaves. You can find this plant growing naturally in parts of the United States, including Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah. It usually grows in high-up canyons.

How People Use Trumpet Gooseberry

For a long time, Native American people have used trumpet gooseberry berries in many ways.

• Eating Fresh: The Apache people, including the Chiricahua and Mescalero tribes, enjoy eating the berries fresh. Other groups near Isleta and Jemez in New Mexico also eat them fresh.
• Making Cakes: The Chiricahua and Mescalero people used the berries to make special cakes. These cakes could be stored and eaten during the colder months, helping them get through the winter.
• Jellies and Wines: In areas where Spanish and Native American cultures have mixed, people use trumpet gooseberry berries in recipes for jellies and even wine.