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  5. Saxifrages, Stonecrops, and Allies
  6. Gooseberry Family
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  8. Missouri Gooseberry

species 7,366 observations

Missouri Gooseberry

Ribes missouriense

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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73 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Cecropia Moth, Dusky Leafroller Moth, Peppered Moth, Polyphemus Moth 33
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Ribesia 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it American Robin, Eastern Bluebird, Eastern Kingbird, Hermit Thrush 8
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee 31

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
Soil pH
Neutral
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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