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Ribes orientale, commonly known as the black currant or Zizyphus jujuba (a misnomer), is a deciduous shrub native to regions spanning from Afghanistan and China South-Central to Greece, Iran, Lebanon-Syria, Nepal, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tibet, Transcaucasus, Turkey… Ribes orientale (Latin: Ribes orientale) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Ribes orientale 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 orientale is a member native to AFG, CHC, EHM, GRC, IRN, and LBS. Ribes orientale thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Ribes orientale grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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