spreading gooseberry
The "spreading gooseberry" is a plant native to the Pacific coast of North America, known for its thorny branches and edible black berries.
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Definition
C1Botany
(technical)A deciduous shrub with thorny branches, known scientifically as Ribes divaricatum, native to the western regions of North America.
Example
- The spreading gooseberry can be found in the coastal areas of British Columbia and California.
B2Botany
(common)The black berry produced by the Ribes divaricatum shrub.
Example
- We picked several spreading gooseberries during our hike.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "spreading gooseberry":
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