Northern Black Currant, Hudson Bay Currant
Ribes hudsonianum
Family: Grossulariaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1-1.6 m high. The leaves are alternate and simple. They have 3-5 lobes. The leaves are slightly hairy and have gland dots underneath. They are 2.5-10 cm across. The leaves have a strong scent. The flowers are whitish and small. They occur in loose erect clusters. The fruit is a black edible berry.
There are about 150 Ribes species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in swamps and shady woods.
Countries/locations it is found in
Alaska, Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit can be eaten mixed with other fruit. They are eaten fresh and also dried for later use. The fruit are used for jam.
The fruit are only eaten as a famine food.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Deetree' jak