Desert Gooseberry (Ribes Velutinum) is a perennial shrub in the Grossulariaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Ribes velutinum, commonly known as desert gooseberry, is a deciduous shrub native to western North America, recognized for its spiny stems and edible berries.