Clustered redcurrant
Ribes fasciculatum
Family: Grossulariaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1.5 m high and spreads 1.2 m wide. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are rounded and downy. They have 3-5 lobes and teeth along the edges. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. The flowers are yellow. The female flowers have a scent. The fruit are red with yellow flesh.
There are about 150 Ribes species.
Where it is found
A temperate plant. It grows in central China between 700-2,400 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 5-9. Melbourne Botanical garden.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, Japan, Korea
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves
How it is grown
Male and female plants are needed for fruit.