Ribes inerme Whitestem gooseberry (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes inerme
Whitestem gooseberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes inerme plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to Montana, south to California. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Whitestem gooseberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as Grossularia inermis.

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Latin Name:  Ribes inerme
Common Name:  Whitestem gooseberry
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Rydb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist, often shaded places, 1000 - 3200 metres in California.

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a moisture retentive but well-drained loamy soil of at least moderate quality[11, 200]. Prefers a sunny position position[11]. Hardy to about -20°c[200]. Some botanists include this species as part of R. divaricatum as R. divaricatum inerme. (Rydb.)McMinn.[71]. The stems are occasionally thorned or smooth[200]. Plants can harbour a stage of 'white pine blister rust', so they should not be grown in the vicinity of pine trees[155]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].

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