Missouri Currant, Fragrant golden currant, Clove currant, Buffalo currant
Ribes odoratum

Family: Grossulariaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows to 1.8-3 m high. It spreads 1.8 m wide. The leaves have a spice scent. The leaves have 3-5 lobes. There are teeth along the edges. The flowers are bright yellow. They are sweetly scented and hang down. The fruit are black and edible.

There are about 150 Ribes species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It is frost hardy. It suits hardiness zones 5-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Canada, China, North America, Slovenia, Tasmania, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw, cooked, dried or made into jams, jellies, pies, juice and syrups. They need to be fully ripe. The leaves are cooked with meat or dried and used for tea.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves, leaves - tea, flowers

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seeds or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Dišeče grozdičje

Synonyms

Ribes aureum var. villosum DC.; Check Ribes aureum;