Mertensis

Gooseberry

Ribes grossularia L.

Availability
Not currently held in the National Fruit Collection.

Accession No.
2004 - 035     cancel

Accession name
Mertensis

Fruit Shape
Ellipsoid ^a

Flesh Colour
White ^a

Fruit Weight
13.4 g ^a

Skin Colour
Green ^a

Veining
Strong ^a

Hairiness
Absent or very weak ^a

Bristles
Nil or very few ^a

Skin Strength
Medium ^a

References:
a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.