Ribes amarum var. hoffmannii
Hoffmann's bitter gooseberry
Photo: parent species Ribes amarum · (c) George Williams, some rights reserved (CC BY) · licence
Family: Grossulariaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 3
Ribes amarum var. hoffmannii (Hoffmann's bitter gooseberry) is a California plant in the Grossulariaceae family.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Bloom period
Ribes amarum var. hoffmannii blooms Mar-Apr.
Conservation status
CNPS 3
How to tell it apart
vs Rubus: Ribes has palmately lobed leaves; blackberry has compound leaves with 3-7 separate leaflets.; vs Rhus: Ribes has palmately lobed simple leaves; sumac has pinnately compound leaves with separate leaflets.; vs Quercus: Ribes has toothed maple-like lobes; oak has smooth-edged rounded lobes and acorns.; vs Acer: Ribes has drooping flower clusters; maple has upright flower clusters and winged paired fruits.; vs Holodiscus: Ribes has broad palmately lobed leaves; ocean spray has pinnately arranged leaflets on compound leaves.
Frequently asked questions
When does Ribes amarum var. hoffmannii bloom?
Ribes amarum var. hoffmannii blooms Mar-Apr.
What plant family does Ribes amarum var. hoffmannii belong to?
Ribes amarum var. hoffmannii is in the Grossulariaceae family, genus Ribes.
Is Ribes amarum var. hoffmannii rare or endangered?
Ribes amarum var. hoffmannii carries California Rare Plant Rank 3, state rank S3.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Last updated 2026-09-30
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