Latin name: Ribes lasianthum E. Greene
  Pronunciation: RIE-bees las-ee-AN-thum

  Common name: Alpine gooseberry
  Family: Grossulariaceae (Goosefoot)
  Habitat: Open rocky places, montane coniferous
  forest, 6500'-9500', San Gabriel Mts
  Blooming period: June to July
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Ribes
  2) lasianthum
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