Grossulariaceae
shrub family
Also known as: currant family, gooseberry family
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the gooseberries, constituting the family Grossulariaceae. They are native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, extending southward in the Americas into the Andes. Some authorities formerly separated the gooseberries as the genus Grossularia. The tart fruits of both groups are used in cooking and baking, and several species…
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