Ribes wolfii, May 26, 2020
Common & scientific name
Wolf’s currant, Ribes wolfii
Family
Currant or Gooseberry, Grossulariaceae
Location
Weller campground area, 9,400’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Named after the plant collector, John Wolf—not your dog’s ancestor—this gooseberry is one of a half dozen species in our area. R. wolfii rarely produces berries, but when it does, they are dark purple, spine-tipped, and glandular, which doesn’t make them sound very good (but I’m told they’re palatable).