Blackcurrant

Ribes nigrum cv.

Description

1. Popular name(s): Blackcurrant, Black Currant
2. Botanical name: Ribes nigrum cv.
3. Family: Grossulariaceae
4. Origin: The wild type is native to Asia (e.g. Turkey, Siberia), Europe and also can be found as an cultivated or introduced species in other regions (e. g. China, New Zealand, North America)
5. Height: Up to 2 metres
6. USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 F/-23 °C)
7. Edible: The fruits are edible