Buffalo Currant (Ribes odoratum)

Family: Grossulariaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Ribes odoratum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2.5 m (8ft) by 2.5 m (8ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen from July to August. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and make very pleasant eating. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The quality varies from plant to plant, the best forms are sweet and make very pleasant eating.; The fruit ripens from late July and can hang on the bush until early autumn.; The fruit can also be dried for winter use.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky bluffs and slopes, also along the sides of streams. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)