Ribes malvaceum
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Chaparral currant
A 5′ – 10′ deciduous shrub Endemic to California.
It likes sun along the coast and cool climates to part shade inland with good drainage.
Looks its garden best with mulch, and little extra water in the spring.
Adorned with fragrant pink flower clusters October – March followed by edible red fruits.
One leaf will add a distinct twist to your peppermint tea!
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Dry, Light, Moderate
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky
Other:Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant
Ecological Value | Hummingbirds pollinate, others birds eat the currants. |
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Historical Uses | Roots used for toothaches. Berries eaten fresh. |
Distribution | Endemic to California. |
Elevation | Between 0 and 5000 feet |
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Habitat | Chaparral slopes |