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Question: I found a few of these plants growing in a patch of hay scented fern in Southwestern Vermont. Can you …

  • Question

    I found a few of these plants growing in a patch of hay scented fern in Southwestern Vermont. Can you identify them for me? Thank you.

    Answer

    Dear lmc825, your plant is a species of Ribes (gooseberry, currant), a member of the Grossulariaceae. Without flowers or fruits, I would have a difficult time telling you which species without a specimen in hand. Perhaps knowing the genus will give you enough information to research this shrub on your own.