Ribes californicum - Hillside Gooseberry (Plant) magnet Groups of associated species (“guilds”)

Groups of associated species (“guilds”) discussed include milkweed

Peach Flowering Months May

Growth Rate Moderate Endangered N/A Growth Habit Clumping

A great barrier plant with thorny branches and edible blackberry-like fruit

in both Spanish and English

Ribes californicum - Hillside Gooseberry (Plant) magnet Groups of associated species (“guilds”)Low maintenance shrub, perfect under native trees. Will respond to water but is best in dry, filtered shade. Berries are edible. Plant Characteristics Family Name Grossulariaceae Species Name Ribes californicum Common Name Hillside Gooseberry Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Part Sun, Inland Part Sun, Inland Shade, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Red, Maroon, Burgundy, White, Cream Flowering Months March, February