Stink Currant (Ribes bracteosum)

Family: Grossulariaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Ribes bracteosum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2.5 m (8ft 2in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

mild blackcurrant flavour, though it is not so juicy, has a mealy texture and a slight bitterness. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Not very palatable.; The fruit can cause stomach upsets if eaten in large quantities.; The fruit has a mild blackcurrant flavour, though it is not so juicy, has a mealy texture and a slight bitterness.

Habitat & North American Range

Stream banks and moist woods, especially by seepages. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)