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Black Currant

Ribes nigrum

Least Concern

About

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).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Saxifragales (Saxifragales)

Species

Ribes nigrum (Black Currant)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish casis

French groseillier noir

German Schwarze Johannisbeere

Portuguese groselha-preta

Similar Species in Ribes

American Black Currant

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Currant?

The scientific name of Black Currant is Ribes nigrum. It belongs to the genus Ribes.

What is the conservation status of Black Currant?

Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black Currant live?

Black Currant 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 Black Currant belong to?

Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) belongs to the genus Ribes, which is part of the taxonomic family Grossulariaceae.

Is Black Currant endangered?

No, Black Currant (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 Black Currant belong to?

Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Black Currant?

The closest relatives of Black Currant in the genus Ribes include Alpine currant, American Black Currant, American Gooseberry, American Gooseberry, American Red Currant.