Ribes nigrum
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Ribes nigrum

European black currant

  family grossulariaceae 
  genus ribes 

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Identification
Genus  Ribes Species  nigrum Variety  Cultivar  Common names  European black currant Family  GROSSULARIACEAE Specimen number  S10347 Data source  MedPl p260;Frgnt p266;UnFruit pp101-112
 
Life cycle
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   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Various Water  Various Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Various USDA hardiness  USDA zones 01-04b AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  The leaves of Ribes nigrum have a strong rank smelling smell. European black currant can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as below -50� Fahrenheit.
 
Special qualities
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   
 
Adverse factors
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   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  diuretic   adrenal stimulant   antiscorbutic Medicinal parts  Leaves   Berries Has medicinal uses  yes Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes  It is small and black with a pungent sweetness and a strong resinous flavor. Its nutritional value includes vitamin C. As a food source, Ribes nigrum is often used as juice, in sweets and in jelly. European black currant is a good source for the production of alcohol. This plant is most commonly used fresh. This species is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as a diuretic, an adrenal stimulant or an antiscorbutic. The leaves and the berries are used in herbal preparations.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  foul odor Fragrance parts  Leaves Fragrance intensity  Strong Fragrance category  Rank Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
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 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  yes Culinary uses  Fresh   Juice   Sweets   Jelly   Alcohol Nutritional value  Vitamin C Edible parts  Berries Description of edible parts Flavor / texture  small and black with a pungent sweetness and a strong resinous flavor
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  No special fertilization is necessary for Ribes nigrum to produce fruit. Harvest time is July and August.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Ribes nigrum is a woody perennial. European black currant is deciduous in nature.

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Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

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