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Ribes oxyacanthoides subsp. irriguum

(Douglas) Sinnott

Idaho gooseberry

Grossulariaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A temperate shrub in the gooseberry and currant family (Grossulariaceae).

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Edible Uses

The berries are eaten green or raw, mixed with other berries, or cooked. They are used to make juice and pies, and can be eaten fresh or cooked.

Traditional Uses

The berries are eaten green or mixed with other berries. They are used to make juice and pies. They can be eaten fresh or cooked.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

North America, USA,

Synonyms

Ribes oxyacanthoides var. irriguum (Douglas( Janz.

References (1)

  • Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 479

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