Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve
Ribes amarum (Bitter Gooseberry)
Uncommon, native, perennial shrub found in coastal sage-scrub plant community, but also on the edges of oak woodland. Flowers are yellow (aging red). Blooms in spring. Previous scientific name: Lotus scoparius.
Ribes amarum (Bitter Gooseberry). NATIVE. Pictured in spring (close up of flowers and developing fruit).
Ribes amarum (Bitter Gooseberry). NATIVE. pictured in summer.
Ribes amarum (Bitter Gooseberry). NATIVE. Pictured in spring.