Ribes uva-crispa
Ribes uva-crispa is a deciduous Shrub growing on a bush approximately 150 cm tall. It belongs to Grossulariaceae family and commonly known as gooseberry. The stems are flexible and usually spiny. The green leaves are alternate, pubescent and margins toothed, and cannot be edible owing to their toxicity. The bell-shaped flowers are isolated or clustered and their blooming is followed by red and sweet gooseberries.
Datasheet
| Common Name | Gooseberry |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Ribes uva-crispa |
| Family | Grossulariaceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Basic Colour | white |
| Height | 0.8 -> 1.5 m |
| Habitat | Forests and gardens |
| Altitude | 1800 m |
| Bloom Time | March -> April |
| Plant Type | Shrub, Medicinal |
| Fruit Type | Berry |
| different tolerances | Tell us |
| Used Parts | Fruit, Leaf |
| Plant Uses | Medicine , Culinary, Edible fruit |
| Active substances | Tannin |
| USDA Zone | 5 (-29), 6 (-23), 7 (-17), 8 (-12), 9 (-7) |
| Sun Exposure | Part shade |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Moist |
| Soil Type | Clayey |
| Propagation | by seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, Self sows, by layering |
| Germination | Tell us |
| Pests/ Diseases | Gray of the gooseberry, Zophodia |
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