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Author Topic: Grossulariaceae? Bolandra? From Yosemite  (Read 811 times)

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Grossulariaceae? Bolandra? From Yosemite
« on: July 20, 2017, 08:52:23 PM »
Here's a challenge. I'm stumped on this one after surfing the internet. I know this forum is based in Europe but I also know people from all over the world are active in this forum.  This plant was found not far from Sentinel Dome in Yosemite in late June at around 8,000 feet.
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Re: Grossulariaceae? Bolandra? From Yosemite
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2017, 10:00:19 AM »
Looks woody which would rule out Bolandra, so Ribes viscosissimum perhaps?

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Re: Grossulariaceae? Bolandra? From Yosemite
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2017, 09:12:50 PM »
You are amazing! Thank you!
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Re: Grossulariaceae? Bolandra? From Yosemite
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2017, 11:50:10 PM »
Yes, it looks like Ribes viscisissimum. The leaves should be glandular on both surfaces. i.e. abaxially and adaxially. The fruit will be black. It can be confused with Ribes nevadense when not flowering or with no fruit. Ribes nevadense tends to be glabrous adaxially. The foliage of Ribes viscosissimum is fragrant.
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