Black Currant
Ribes nigrum · Grossulariaceae (Currant family)
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Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous leaf
Shape
Palmately lobed with 3 to 5 shallow, blunt-toothed lobes, heart-shaped (cordate) base
Margin
Serrate to crenate-serrate (coarsely toothed)
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent veins radiating from the base
Key Features
Palmately 3-5 lobed leaf, serrated margins, cordate base, and distinctive yellow resin glands on the underside of the leaf that release a strong, characteristic fragrance when crushed
Description
A medium-sized deciduous shrub featuring simple, palmately lobed leaves with a distinct, aromatic scent when bruised.
Habitat
Damp woods, riverbanks, and moist thickets; thrives in rich, moist, well-draining soils in full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native to temperate parts of central and northern Europe and northern Asia; widely cultivated globally