Ribes inerme, June 2, 2021
Common & scientific name
Whitestem gooseberry, Ribes inerme
Family
Currant, Grossulariaceae
Location
Classy Cliffs, 8,300’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
The petals on this currant emerge greenish, as in this photo, but become whiter with age (photo to come). The long stalks coming out of the flower are the filaments, which support the anthers, the pollen-bearing organs of the flower.