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Wild Black Currant was chosen for spring interest because of its delicate yellow flowers
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Wild Black Currant (Ribes americanum)
Your mom’s sister is sick, so the doctor will try to do what?
  • ​Cure aunt!
Did you know?
  • The fruit is edible
  • The berries can be used to make jams, jellies, and pies
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Common Names: 
  • American Black Currant
  • Wild Black Currant
  • Eastern Black Currant
Wildlife Benefits: 
  • Fruits eaten by birds and other wildlife
  • Habitat for wildlife
  • Deer feed on the leaves and twigs
  • Butterflies are attracted to the flowers 
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Habitat: 
  • ​Woodlands 
Size: 
  • 3-5' tall, with a crown width of 3-5' 
Growing Conditions: 
  • Full sun to partial shade
  • Moist, well-drained soil 
Select Identification Characteristics: 
  • Leaf Type: Simple
  • Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
  • Bud Arrangement: Alternate
  • Terminal: Single
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