Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum)

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

Ribes sanguineum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2.5 m (8ft) by 2.5 m (8ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour, but is tolerable raw. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; It does not have a wonderful flavour, but is tolerable raw.; It can be harvested when still firm in August and when stored carefully will keep until November, by which time the flavour has improved slightly.; The fruit is about 10mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Open to wooded, moist to rather dry valleys and foothills. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)