Straggly Gooseberry

Ribes divaricatum

a gooseberry fruit like a little green grape smaller than a thumbnail.

currant shaped leaves with small dangling flowers nestled in amongst them

Plant Description

A deciduous shrub with sharp spines and lobed, toothed leaves that have hairy undersides and hanging bell-shaped red-and-white flowers that attract hummingbirds. It has purplish-black berries that are acidic, but sweet and juicy. They are eaten by birds and other wildlife.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Shrub
Habitats	Forest openings Hillsides Prairies Wet prairies Wetlands
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Moist to wet Sandy soil Seasonally flooded soil
Special Uses	Attracts birds Attracts hummingbirds Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Deer resistant Provides wildlife habitat
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	3-10'