Swamp Gooseberry is a native shrub of bogs, moist forests, and stream banks in northern and eastern North America. Its small, spiny fruits ripen from green to purple-black and are consumed by many birds and mammals, including bears, foxes, and numerous songbird species. The flowers provide early-season nectar for native bees.
Best time to see a Swamp Gooseberry
The best time to see a Swamp Gooseberry is May–June, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 216 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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