Ribes cynosbati
Dogberry, Eastern prickly gooseberry
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Ribes cynosbati.
Plant photos
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Flowers of Ribes cynosbati.
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Fruit of Ribes cynosbati.
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Common names
14 names · 11 languagesOther languages (10)
Sources & name notes (2)
Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.
Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.
Source records
- Eastern prickly gooseberry — VernacularName.tsv, line 174015; taxon 4SY9R.
Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.
Source records
- prickly gooseberry — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 84803; Ribes cynosbati.
- srstka šípková — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 84803; Ribes cynosbati.
- Meskwa'cabo'mînûk — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 84803; Ribes cynosbati.
- Крыжовник шиповниковидный — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 84803; Ribes cynosbati.
- koer-karusmari — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 84803; Ribes cynosbati.
- 刺鵝莓 — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 84803; Ribes cynosbati.
- 刺鹅莓 — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 84803; Ribes cynosbati.
- groseillier des chiens — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 84803; Ribes cynosbati.
- Hunds-Stachelbeere — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 84803; Ribes cynosbati.
- egreš šípkový — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 84803; Ribes cynosbati.
General information
Kew's family placement for the genus Ribes (WCVP v16).
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Fruit
None
Description
Gooseberries can be eaten raw or cooked in dishes such as pies, jelly, and preserves due to their pleasant, slightly sour taste. They are also refreshing and hydrating. The fruits, with a diameter of about 10 mm, are covered with short, soft hair and can even be dried for later consumption.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 556306; name ID 2426003; Ribes L.. Family column.
- Taxonomy: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 555369; name ID 2426107; Ribes cynosbati L..
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Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.
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Catalogue of Life
Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Ribes cynosbati
Taxonomic data from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20.
Supports: TaxonomyRelevant sections
- Taxonomy: COL 2026-08-20, NameUsage.tsv line 1146291, ID 4SY9R: Ribes cynosbati L. (accepted).
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Native Plant Trust; Go Botany
Ribes cynosbati — Go Botany
Supports: Foliage
Relevant sections
- Foliage: Leaf duration
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