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Plant that looks like gooseberry #750379

Asked May 17, 2021, 11:59 AM EDT

I have a plant that looks similar to a gooseberry or currant but the flowered are different. Can you help me figure this out

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

The flowers look a lot like the Eastern Prickly Gooseberry. Are there spines on your plant? I cannot see them in the photo. Eastern Prickly Gooseberry, Ribes cynosbati L. (friendsofthewildflowergarden.org)

Barbara, Anoka County MG, TCA Replied May 19, 2021, 9:30 PM EDT

There are a couple of small spines.

Would a different picture be more helpful?

As always thank you so much for looking!!!! Everyone that has helped has been wonderful!

I will google the plant! Hopefully it is edible, what a fun addition to my berries growing in my garden.

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The Question Asker Replied May 19, 2021, 10:04 PM EDT