Ribes aureum Golden currant (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes aureum
Golden currant
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes aureum plant species is found in Western N. America - Saskatchewan to Washington, south to California. Naturalized in C. Europe. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Golden currant. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. tenuiflorum.

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Latin Name:  Ribes aureum
Common Name:  Golden currant
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Pursh.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.4   Mature Width:

Habitat:  By streams, in ravines and on mountain slopes[60, 62].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[2, 11, 62, 101, 257]. They make an acceptable dessert fruit[K] and are also used in jellies, sauces and pies[183]. The fruit can also be dried for winter use[46, 85]. Fairly large and flavourful[85, 183]. The fruit is about 5mm in diameter[200]. Flowers - raw. A very sweet flavour[85].

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