Canyon Gooseberry

Carried by 3 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Canyon Gooseberry (Ribes menziesii var. menziesii) is a native shrub that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-3500 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

10 ft Tall

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

Color

Pink, Red

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Low, Very Low

Natural setting

Plant communities

Chaparral, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Forest

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 65 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Milbert's Tortoiseshell

Aglais milberti

Agrochola pulchella

Agrochola purpurea

Western Avocado Leafroller Moth

Amorbia cuneana

Alternative names

Common names:

Canyon Gooseberry

Botanical names:

Ribes menziesii var. hystrix

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