J20160218-0033—Ribes sanguineum var glutinosum—RPBG—DxO

Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum—pink flowering currant. Ranges from Oregon south to Santa Barbara County in California. The flowers are pollinated by bees and hummingbirds and the ripe fruit are food for many species of birds. A drought-tolerant shrub for coast gardens that does best in some shade. Photographed at Regional Parks Botanic Garden located in Tilden Regional Park near Berkeley, CA.

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