Ribes sardoum (Sardinian Current)


Botanical Information

FamilyGrossulariaceae
GenusRibes
Speciessardoum
CategoryWoody
OriginSardinia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height0.8-1.5 m
Spread1-2 cm
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA critically endangered shrub with oval leaves possessing 5 small lobes and a hairy leaf stalk. Flowers are small and subtle, blooming on single short stalks.
HabitatLimestone substrates on a small south-east facing valley, 900 m in altitude.
Leaf DescriptionOvular and 1-2 cm in width.
Flower DescriptionGreenish-yellow flowers.

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