Taxonomy
Ribes uva-crispa | Gooseberry | Spíonán
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Not protected
Native status
Neophyte
Species Biology
Habitat
Hedges
Life cycle
Perennial
Ex-situ conservation
Not known
Use
Food crop
Vegetative nature
Woody
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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Further information
A garden escape in Ireland but native to Europe, northwestern Africa and Asia. A relative of the redcurrant and black currant. Used in desserts and preserves.