Ribes sp.
Currant, gooseberry, Gooseberry
Family: Grossulariaceae · Type: Shrub · Variable; species dependent
Ribes sp. (Currant) is a non-native California shrub in the Grossulariaceae family.
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
Is Ribes sp. native to California?
No. Ribes sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Ribes sp. belong to?
Ribes sp. is in the Grossulariaceae family, genus Ribes.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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