species 4,219 observations
Northern Redcurrant
Ribes triste
Field notes
Ribes triste, known as the northern red currant, swamp red currant, or wild red currant, is an Asian and North American shrub in the gooseberry family. It grows to 50 centimetres (20 in) tall, with a lax branches. From June to July, purplish flowers are displayed. The fruit is a sour, bright red berry, which is edible. It has been used in the cuisine and medicine of various indigenous peoples of the Americas.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Common Eupithecia Moth, White-striped Black, Cecropia Moth, Dusky Leafroller Moth
55
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Porter's Miner Bee
1
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Ribesia, Currant Fruit Fly
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Robin, Eastern Bluebird, Eastern Kingbird, Hermit Thrush
9
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Harvester, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
40
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Full shade
- Moisture
- Moist
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.