species 2,269 observations
Smooth Gooseberry
Ribes hirtellum
Field notes
Supports All
80
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Cecropia Moth, Dusky Leafroller Moth, Currant Pug, Peppered Moth
40
- Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Ribesia 1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Robin, Eastern Bluebird, Eastern Kingbird, Hermit Thrush
9
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Tricolored Bumble Bee, Hummingbird Clearwing, Half-black Bumble Bee
30
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Full shade
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.