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golden currant
Scientific Name: Ribes aureum
Family: Grossulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Golden Currant (Ribes aureum)
The golden currant, scientifically known as Ribes aureum, is an attractive shrub appreciated for its fragrant blooms and adaptability. It belongs to the genus Ribes and is known by several common names, including buffalo currant and flowering currant.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant produces berries that are considered edible, which might be of interest.
- The text mentions the plant's use to form thickets, which indicates the possibility of dense growth patterns.
Considerations for Children
- The plant produces berries that are considered edible, which might be of interest.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ribes aureum
- Family: Grossulariaceae (Gooseberry/Currant Family)
- Synonyms: Ribes odoratum (clove currant), though often considered a similar or closely related species.
- Varieties: Ribes aureum var. aureum, Ribes aureum var. gracillimum, Ribes aureum var. villosum.
- Plant Symbol: RIAUV (Ribes aureum Pursh var. villosum DC.)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Canada and most of the United States, especially the West.
- Found in diverse habitats such as prairies, stream banks, and woodland edges.
- Occurs naturally across much of the United States and Canada.
- Specifically mentioned locations include Southern California, the east slope of the Cascades, north Central Washington to California, and Harding Canyon and Temescal Valley.
- Has been planted eastward in the United States and has naturalized in many places after escaping cultivation.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A thornless, loosely branched, arching shrub.
- Typically grows to a height of 3-7 feet, but can reach up to 10 feet in certain conditions.
- Erect or rounded shrub, 1-3 meters tall.
- Leaves are blue-green, lobed, and turn dull yellow in the fall.
- Golden yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers appear in racemes in the spring.
- Produces red, orange, or black berries after flowering.
- Alternate leaves are typically firm, 3-lobed with somewhat rounded lobes.
Quirky Facts
- Golden currant (Ribes aureum) is a vendible good found in Red Dead Redemption.
- The clove currant (Ribes odoratum) has clove-scented blossoms.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The fragrant yellow flowers attract pollinators.
- Berries are relished by birds.
Additional Information
- Information contributed by: USDA NRCS Manhattan Plant Materials Center.
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a resource for garden tips and ideas.