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Sierra gooseberry

Ribes roezlii

Description:

Red and prickly. About 15-20mm in width.

Habitat:

Mixed/coniferous forest.

Notes:

How nature says do not touch.

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1 Comment

DarrenHeathCourtney
DarrenHeathCourtney 11 years ago

Also known as a choke cherry. They are wonderful to eat. Use tweezers to hold and burn off spines. Slice open with a knife, turn inside out and eat its meager fruit inside. Also a great survival food.

Corey J
Spotted by
Corey J

California, USA

Spotted on Oct 8, 2006
Submitted on Nov 4, 2012

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