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Ribes aureum Pursh

Grossulariaceae

Taxonomy

Classification

Group: Spermatophytina (Spermatophytes)
Family: Grossulariaceae (Gooseberry family)
Genus: Ribes (Currant)

Synonyms

Ribes aureum

Related species

Ribes rubrum L. - Red Currant
Ribes spicatum E. Robson - Downy Currant
Ribes petraeum Wulfen - Currant
Ribes nigrum L. - Black Currant
Ribes alpinum L. - Mountain Currant
Ribes aureum Pursh
Ribes uva-crispa L. - Gooseberry

Traits


    Shrubby, 120–300 cm tall. inflorescence: racemose, pendulous. supporting-leaves of the flowers: shorter than the pedicels. flowers: ⚥, yellow, often tinged reddish. perianth: per whorl 5‑leaved. petals: mostly smaller than the sepals. stamina: 5. fruits: berries, Ø m...

    You find the complete description in our identification books.

Distribution

Distribution in Europe


Ribes aureum

Legend

The colours represent the floristic status of the species in the respective region. Green indicates native occurrences, light green naturalized occurrences. Adventive occurrences are represented by light yellow shades and plants that are cultivated (but rarely occur in the wild) are dark yellow. Grey colours are used, if the floristic status of species is unknown or uncertain.

Ecology

Ribes aureum

Ribes aureum

Status

  • neophyte being in naturalization

Habitat

  • forests, shrubbery, parks, gardens

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