Grossulariaceae FAMILY
Ribes sativum
Ribes sativum
Edibility
3/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Ribes sativum is an unarmed, spreading, deciduous shrub that can grow around 100cm tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeW. Europe, possibly including Britain.
HabitatHedges and woods, avoiding acid soils.