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Wildflowers of Europe

Ribes alpinum

Family : GROSSULARIACEAE (Gooseberry Family)
Common Name (UK) : Alpine Currant
Common Name (DE) : Alpen-Johannisbeere
Common Name (FR) : Groseillier des Alpes
Habitat : Rocky places and open forests.Prefers calcareous soils
Remarks : The fruit is red, clear and resembles a redcurrant, but has an insipid taste.
First appearing : April
Abundance :

  • Photo Date : April 29, 2011
  • Location : Col de la Machine, Parc de Vercors (Drôme), France.
    N44° 58.581' E5° 20.112'
  • Photo Date : April 29, 2011
  • Location : Col de la Machine, Parc de Vercors (Drôme), France.
    N44° 58.581' E5° 20.112'