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Ribes himalense is a deciduous shrub native to the mountainous regions of Asia, including Assam, China, Nepal, and Pakistan. Ribes himalense (Latin: Ribes himalense, family Rosaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Ribes himalense is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Ribes himalense is a member of the Rosaceae family native to ASS, CHN, CHC, CHS, EHM, and CHI. Ribes himalense thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Ribes himalense grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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