A Popular Ornamental Plant

Red flowering currant, gooseberry, also known as flowering plants native to Oregon, too. Its scientific name Ribes sanguineum. There are two varieties of this plant. sanguineum glutinosum and son. It's the kind of shrubs as a shrub known. Reaches a height of 4 m. The color of the bark is dark gray with a tinge of brown. He lenticels are light brown in contrast. The leaves are wide and almost 8 inches long. He has five lobes. In spring, young plants emit a strong odor soft. Bring flowers in the spring time. The leaves also appear simultaneously. The flowers are about 10 mm in diameter with five petals that are either red or pink. It was purple black fruits that are oval-shaped. These berries are 1 cm in length. Although the fruits of flowering currant taste dull, they are edible.

flowering red currant gained popularity as a garden shrub. The bright colors and the smell of these plants are native to Oregon in early spring is one of the main reasons it has become. David Douglas was the person who introduced this shrub to culture. The axis formed by the thorns nodes. Leaves thin to moderately thick. The blade is jagged and irregular and finely serrated. Its upper surface puberulent and the background is a bit hairy. Carries 10-20 flowers. The flowers are longer than wide. Its petals are 4 to 5 mm. The flowers are white, pink or red. Grows well at altitudes of less than 2.2 meters per kilo. It can survive in various habitats.

These native plants in Oregon to the regions that are partially or completely in the shade to shade and can grow and survive in wet and dry areas. Its natural habitats are forest trails, meadows, grasslands and coastal scrub made. The flowers have a value and a screen so the shrub can be grown for decorative purposes. When the plants mature, is as wide as 9 feet. It grows quickly and spread rapidly. The main attraction for people is that the flowers of this amazing plant. From early March until late May thousands of bright pink flowers at the end of the branch is formed. Each flower has a short tube with five petals that form. Five stamens are also at the opening of the tube.