Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Ribes pinetorum Greene
(Orange Gooseberry)
Family: Grossulariaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Ribes pinetorum is an upper elevation gooseberry which is occasionally found in large stands where it receives adequate moisture and some shade. The stems are spiny as are the fruits. The leaves
are bluntly lobed.
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Ribes pinetorum, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak turnoff, July 3, 2007
Ribes pinetorum, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak turnoff, Apr. 10, 2008
Ribes pinetorum, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, Apr. 9, 2009
Ribes pinetorum, closeup of fruit, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, June 30, 2009
Ribes pinetorum, closeup of winter twig, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak turnoff, December 28, 2009
Ribes pinetorum, 3x macro of leaf scar and bud on winter twig, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak turnoff, December 28, 2009
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