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Ribes aureum
golden currant
Family: Grossulariaceae • Genus: Ribes • Region: NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada, Québec (south), Ontario (south), Saskatchewan (southwest), Alberta (south), United States, Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Illinois, Iowa (west), Kansas, Minnesota (southwest), Missouri (south), Nebraska, North Dakota (west), Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon (east & central), Washington (east & central), Wyoming, Arkansas, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah
Summary: Ribes aureum (golden currant) is a plant in the Grossulariaceae family. Verdica documents 0 traditional uses, 0 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.
About Ribes aureum
Golden Currant (R. aureum) is native to Canada and the Western and Central U.S.A. Its fruit is eaten raw or cooked and used in jellies, sauces, and pies. It is also dried for use during winter. The fruit is relatively large and flavorful, about 5mm in diameter. The flowers are eaten raw and have a very sweet flavour. Once established, it is drought-tolerant. Several Ribes species (commonly known as currants and gooseberries) are adaptable to many climates, including Mediterranean climates, although most are found in cooler or temperate environments.
Care Information
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Moderate — keep soil moist |
| Soil | Well-drained, loamy |
| Hardiness Zone | USDA 3-8 |
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