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Ribes uva-crispa L.

gooseberry (Grossulariaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyE
Plant Atlas 2020
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Ribes uva-crispa is well naturalised in woods across the British Isles; its stiff spines separate from every other currant except the very uncommon Ribes divaricatum.

Aber Bach (VC45: Pembrokeshire); 2014-05-20

 gooseberry / Ribes uva-crispa: _Ribes uva-crispa_ is well naturalised in woods across the British Isles; its stiff spines separate from every other currant except the very uncommon _Ribes divaricatum_.

The flowers and leaves of Ribes uva-crispa are similar to those of some other Ribes species.

Cothill (VC22: Berkshire); 2015-04-09

 gooseberry / Ribes uva-crispa: The flowers and leaves of _Ribes uva-crispa_ are similar to those of some other _Ribes_ species.

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