Ribes californicum - Hillside Gooseberry (Plant) California and beautifully illustrated book describes

and beautifully illustrated book describes an ancient and exquisitely balanced environment home to wondrous organisms: Fire Beetles that mate only on burning branches

Padded palm cushions and protects hand

Tolerant of heat and drought

Discussion covering endemism

which refers to the color of the skin of the bul

Ribes californicum - Hillside Gooseberry (Plant) California and beautifully illustrated book describesLow maintenance shrub, perfect under native trees. Will respond to water but is best in dry, filtered shade. Berries are edible. Plant Characteristics Family Name Grossulariaceae Species Name Ribes californicum Common Name Hillside Gooseberry Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Part Sun, Inland Part Sun, Inland Shade, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Red, Maroon, Burgundy, White, Cream Flowering Months March, February