Family Montane, subalpine. Sharkstooth Trail, June 30, 2000. A number of species of Ribes abound in the San Juans.
Most fruits are small but tasty.
Our most common species and most prolific and reliable fruit producer is Ribes montigenum . Notice Red Prickly Currant s characteristic flesh-color stem tips, large thorns, and small spines. Family Montane, subalpine. Kilpacker Trail, August 1, 2000. West Mancos Trail, June 1, 2000.