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| Identification |
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Genus
Ribes
Species
americanum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
American black currant
Family
GROSSULARIACEAE
Specimen number
S10349
Data source
Frgnt p266;UnFruit pp101-112
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 02a-06b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Ribes americanum has overpowering rank smelling leaves. American black currant can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50� Fahrenheit. To do its best, it needs a cold dormant period where the temperatures drop below -5� Fahrenheit.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It is small blue-black, yellow, or orange with a pungent sweetness and strong resinous flavor. Its nutritional value includes vitamin C. Some of its possible culinary uses include: as juice, in sweets and in jelly. In the distillery, Ribes americanum is made into alcohol. American black currant is most commonly used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
heavy unpleasant odor
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Overpowering
Fragrance category
Rank
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Bush
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Jul 01 - Aug 31
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Juice
Sweets
Jelly
Alcohol
Nutritional value
Vitamin C
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
small blue-black, yellow, or orange with a pungent sweetness and strong resinous flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Ribes americanum to produce fruit. Harvest time is July and August.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Ribes americanum is a woody perennial. American black currant is deciduous in nature.
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