Grossulariaceae Ribes bracteosum Dougl. ex Hook.
Stink Currant
Hesquiat - Food, Preserves
Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 68
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Ribes bracteosum Dougl. ex Hook.
Scientific name: Ribes bracteosum Dougl. ex Hook.
USDA symbol: RIBR (
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Common names: Stink Currant
Family: Grossulariaceae
Family (APG): Grossulariaceae
Native American Tribe: Hesquiat
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Preserves
Notes: Berries made excellent jam.
RECRD: 674 id: 33380