Ribes

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Ribes is a genus of about 150 known species of flowering plants native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is usually treated as the only genus in the family Grossulariaceae, but a few taxonomists place the related genera Itea and Pterostemon in Grossulariaceae.

Description[edit | edit source]

The genus Ribes includes both currants and gooseberries. The fruit of these plants are edible and are often used in jams, jellies, and desserts, or as a garnish. The wood of some species is used to make spindles.

Species[edit | edit source]

There are approximately 150 species of Ribes, including:

Cultivation and uses[edit | edit source]

Ribes species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species. The fruit are berries that are often used in the preparation of jams, jellies, and desserts. Some species are cultivated for their ornamental flowers and interesting foliage.

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