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The Western Blackcurrant (Ribes petiolare) is a shrub native to the western regions of North America, including Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Manitoba, and other states and territories such as Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, Northwest Territori… Wetern Blackcurrant (Latin: Ribes petiolare) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Wetern Blackcurrant is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Wetern Blackcurrant is a member native to ASK, ABT, BRC, CAL, COL, and IDA. The Western Blackcurrant thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil with a pH between 5 and 6.9.
Wetern Blackcurrant grows best in USDA zone 3-7, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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