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Ribes meyeri, commonly known as Meyer's currant, is a deciduous shrub native to the mountainous regions of Central Asia, including Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Mongolia, Tadzhikistan, Uzbekistan, and Xinjiang. Meyer Berry (Latin: Ribes meyeri, family Rosaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Meyer Berry is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Meyer Berry is a member of the Rosaceae family native to AFG, KAZ, KGZ, MON, TZK, and UZB. Ribes meyeri thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Meyer Berry grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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