species 2,442 observations
Spreading Gooseberry
Ribes divaricatum
Field notes
Ribes divaricatum is a species in the genus Ribes found in the forests, woodlands, and coastal scrub of western North America from British Columbia to California. The three accepted varieties have various common names which include the word "gooseberry". Other common names include coast black gooseberry, wild gooseberry, Worcesterberry, or spreading-branched gooseberry.
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native animals
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
White-lined Sphinx, Oreas Comma, Dusky Leafroller Moth, Peppered Moth
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Porter's Miner Bee, Chaparral Currant Miner
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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
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Robin, Eastern Kingbird, Hermit Thrush, Pine Grosbeak
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Western White-Ribboned Carpet, Heath Bumble Bee, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Anna's Hummingbird
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Children
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
- Moisture
- Moist
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.