Ribes spicatum
Currant, Downy Currant
Other regional names: Nordic Currant
- Nordic Currant
Also known as: Grossularia rubra Rupr. +2 more
- Grossularia rubra Rupr.
- Ribes petraeum var. spicatum (E.Robson) Gray
- Ribes pubescens Kom.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Grossulariaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Originating in Temperate Asia and Europe, Ribes spicatum (commonly known as Currant or Downy Currant) is a shrub belonging to the Grossulariaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Mongolia, Northern Europe, Russian Far East, Siberia, Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Altay, Amur, Baltic States, Belgium, Buryatiya, Central European Russia, Chita, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Inner Mongolia, Irkutsk, Kazakhstan, Khabarovsk, Krasnoyarsk, Magadan, Manchuria, Mongolia, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Primorye, Romania, Sweden, Tuva, Ukraine, West Siberia, Yakutskiya
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Krym
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms