Meyer's currant
Ribes meyeri
Family: Grossulariaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. It does not have thorns. The leaves are almost round and can have 3 lobes. They are 3-7 cm across. The fruit is purplish black and 7-8 mm across.
There are about 150 Ribes species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In western China it grows in forests and near rivers between 1,200-3,900 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Central Asia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit