— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Ribes magellanicum (Ribes magellanicum). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Ribes magellanicum, commonly called the Chilean gooseberry, is a deciduous woody shrub rather than a herbaceous plant, grown for its edible fruit. Ribes magellanicum (Latin: Ribes magellanicum, family Rosaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Ribes magellanicum is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Ribes magellanicum is a member of the Rosaceae family native to AGS, CLC, and CLS. Ribes magellanicum thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Ribes magellanicum grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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