[The Gooseberries and Currants of the Cascade Mts.]

Shinyleaf Currant

Ribes roezlii var. cruentum

Also known as Ribes cruentum var. cruentum

Shinyleaf Currant: Ribes roezlii var. cruentum

This photo shows the shiny leaves, prickles and spiny fruits of shinyleaf currant as seen trail #3385 just north of Moon Point in the Willamette National Forest.......................July 12, 2008.

Shinyleaf Currant: Ribes roezlii var. cruentum

This photo shows a close-up view of the spiny fruit of shinyleaf currant as seen trail #3385 just north of Moon Point in the Willamette National Forest.......................July 12, 2008.

Shinyleaf Currant: Ribes roezlii var. cruentum

This photo shows another view of the shiny leaves, prickles and spiny fruits of shinyleaf currant as seen trail #3385 just north of Moon Point in the Willamette National Forest.......................July 12, 2008.

Paul Slichter