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groselha-preta

Ribes nigrum

Least Concern
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The Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) is a species in the genus Ribes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, Turkey), Europe (17 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, Turkey), Europe (17 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish casis
French groseillier noir
German Schwarze Johannisbeere
Portuguese groselha-preta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of groselha-preta?
The scientific name of groselha-preta is Ribes nigrum. It belongs to the genus Ribes.
What is the conservation status of groselha-preta?
groselha-preta (Ribes nigrum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does groselha-preta live?
groselha-preta is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, Turkey), Europe (17 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland.
What family does groselha-preta belong to?
groselha-preta (Ribes nigrum) belongs to the genus Ribes, which is part of the taxonomic family Grossulariaceae.
Is groselha-preta endangered?
No, groselha-preta (Ribes nigrum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does groselha-preta belong to?
groselha-preta (Ribes nigrum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of groselha-preta?
The closest relatives of groselha-preta in the genus Ribes include groselha-vermelha, groselheira-espinhosa, American Gooseberry, American Red Currant, Black Gooseberry.

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