species 1,996 observations
Canyon Gooseberry
Ribes menziesii
Field notes
Ribes menziesii, the canyon gooseberry, is a species of currant found only in California and Oregon.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Dusky Leafroller Moth, Peppered Moth, Polyphemus Moth, White-lined Sphinx
35
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Chaparral Currant Miner
1
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Ribesia, Pacific Flat-Headed Borer, Currant Fruit Fly
3
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Robin, Eastern Kingbird, Hermit Thrush, Pine Grosbeak
6
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Porter's Miner Bee, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Anna's Hummingbird, Brown-belted Bumble Bee
23
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.