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I had a friend visiting and took a hike at around 11,500'. Following the hike his dog puked these berries. A local vet could not identify them. I am t...
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Help Identify berries/plant #846040
Asked August 17, 2023, 12:34 AM EDT
I had a friend visiting and took a hike at around 11,500'. Following the hike his dog puked these berries. A local vet could not identify them. I am trying to figure our what they are?
Park County Colorado
Expert Response
Hello!
That is something in the Ribes (currants & gooseberries) genera but I am not 100% sure on the species. I believe it is most likely alpine prickly currant (Ribes montigenum) or possibly prickly currant (Ribes lacustre).
Best,
Denyse
That is something in the Ribes (currants & gooseberries) genera but I am not 100% sure on the species. I believe it is most likely alpine prickly currant (Ribes montigenum) or possibly prickly currant (Ribes lacustre).
Best,
Denyse
