👉 Ribes is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It belongs to the family of angiosperms and is characterized by its large, oval leaves with a distinctive point at the end called a petiole. The name "ribes" comes from the Latin word "ribes," which means "leaf." Ribes plants are known for their wide range of colors in their flowers, including red, pink, white, and purple. They also produce large, oval leaves that