Gooseberry is a flowering shrub native to Europe, northwestern Africa, and southwestern Asia. The plant is cultivated for its edible fruit, which is used in culinary applications ranging from desserts to preserves. The berries come in a variety of colors, including yellow, red, pink, green, and purple. The darker the color, the sweeter the taste.
Gooseberry flowers are small and inconspicuous. Typically, they measure about 6 mm across. They bloom in early spring (March-May) and have 5 united sepals and 5 separate petals ranging in color from greenish white to pink or red. The flowers are hermaphrodite (self-fertile) and attract bees for pollination.