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  8. Appalachian Gooseberry

species 1,089 observations

Appalachian Gooseberry

Ribes rotundifolium

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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63 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Gray Comma, Cecropia Moth, Dusky Leafroller Moth, Currant Pug 33
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it American Robin, Eastern Bluebird, Eastern Kingbird, Hermit Thrush 8
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Tricolored Bumble Bee 22

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Dry
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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