Ribes cereum, May 29, 2023
June 13, 2023
Common & scientific name
Wax currant, Ribes cereum
Family
Gooseberry or Currant, Grossulariaceae
Location
Grottos climbing wall, 9,750’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Ribes is native to western North America. R. cereum’s edible berries are soft and juicy, with a mild but fruity taste. Unlike other area species of Ribes, its berries are smooth (see photo below)—try one later in the summer!
Roadside, 9,700’, August 2, 2023