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Ribes sanguineum Pursh

flowering currant (Grossulariaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencySE
Plant Atlas 2020
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Ribes sanguineum is a shrub native to the Pacific North-west and California, but widely grown for its spring flowers.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-04-27

 flowering currant / Ribes sanguineum: _Ribes sanguineum_ is a shrub native to the Pacific North-west and California, but widely grown for its spring flowers.

The bright pink or red flowers separate Ribes sanguineum from our other Ribes species.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-04-27

 flowering currant / Ribes sanguineum: The bright pink or red flowers separate _Ribes sanguineum_ from our other _Ribes_ species.

The fruit of Ribes sanguineum is a dark purple berry with a dense bloom that makes it appear pale blue.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-08-06

 flowering currant / Ribes sanguineum: The fruit of _Ribes sanguineum_ is a dark purple berry with a dense bloom that makes it appear pale blue.

All images copyright © Christopher J. Dixon unless otherwise indicated.

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