Ribes speciosum --- Fuschia-Flower Gooseberry --- Grossulariaceae
One of our most spectacular gooseberries.

Ribes speciosum --- Fuschia-Flower Gooseberry --- Grossulariaceae
Note large spines at nodes and prickles along stem surface.

Ribes speciosum --- Fuschia-Flower Gooseberry --- Grossulariaceae
Flower bases are covered with glandular, pilate trichomes.

Ribes speciosum --- Fuschia-Flower Gooseberry --- Grossulariaceae
Flowers have an inferior ovary with a prominent hypanthium. Note parietal placentation.

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