Ribes americanum

American black currant

Family: Grossulariaceae • Genus: Ribes • Region: NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada, Québec, Nova Scotia, Ontario, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, United States, Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado (east), Montana, Wyoming (east), Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, New Mexico

Summary: Ribes americanum (American black currant) is a plant in the Grossulariaceae family. Verdica documents 0 traditional uses, 0 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.

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About Ribes americanum

Ribes americanum is a species in the Grossulariaceae family.

Care Information

Sunlight	Full sun
Watering	Moderate — keep soil moist
Soil	Well-drained, loamy
Hardiness Zone	USDA Coming soon

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