Whisky currant, Squaw currant
Ribes cereum var. inebrians

Family: Grossulariaceae

What it is like

A erect shrub. It has many branches. It grow 1.3 m tall. The leaves have 3-5 lobes. They have glands underneath. The flowers are pink and in small groups. The fruit are red and have glands.

There are about 150 Ribes species.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean to subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh. They are also preserved and eaten. The fresh leaves are eaten with meat fat.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Manzanita

Synonyms

Ribes inebrium Lindl.;