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Ribes punctatum, commonly known as the Chilean currant, is a deciduous shrub native to the mountainous regions of Argentina and Chile in South America. Ribes punctatum (Latin: Ribes punctatum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Ribes punctatum 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 punctatum is a member native to AGW, AGS, CLC, and CLS. Ribes punctatum thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Ribes punctatum grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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