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Ribes watsonianum
Species of flowering plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ribes watsonianum is a North American species of currant known by the common names spring gooseberry[2] and wild gooseberry, found in the US states of Washington and Oregon.
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Description
There are 1–3 spines at the leaf nodes. The leaves are 2.5–5 centimetres (1–2 in) wide, with 3–5 rounded lobes.[3]
The dangling, bell-shaped flowers grow singly or in clusters of 2–3. The sepals are greenish to whitish and pink, while the petals are white to light pink.[3]
The unpalatable, bristled berry is greenish to orangish.[3]
Distribution and habitat
It is found in the US states of Washington and Oregon, in forests and meadows, on slopes and mountains.[3]
Ecology
The plant is shade tolerant. The berry is consumed by wildlife.[3]
References
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