Ribes inebrians Whisky currant (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes inebrians
Whisky currant
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes inebrians plant species is found in Western N. America - California to Idaho, Nebraska and New Mexico. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Whisky currant. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. cereum pedicellare. Brewer.&S.Wats. R. cereum inebrians.

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Latin Name:  Ribes inebrians
Common Name:  Whisky currant
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Lindl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry slopes to 3700 metres in California[71].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a moisture retentive but well-drained loamy soil of at least moderate quality[11, 200]. Plants are quite tolerant of shade though do not fruit so well in such a position[11]. Hardy to about -20°c[200]. This species is closely related to R. cereum[11, 200]. Plants can harbour a stage of 'white pine blister rust', so they should not be grown in the vicinity of pine trees[155]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].

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