Golden Currant, Grossulariaceae

Golden currant at the Nature Conservancy near Genoa, Nevada Five-petaled, golden yellow tubular flowers Tweet Golden currant (Ribes aureum), is a medium-sized shrub native to western North America. Its preferred habitat is wetlands and streambanks. The above flower picture was taken at Carson Valley's Whit Hall Interpretive Center of the River Fork Ranch east of Genoa, where some golden currant shrubs and other native species have been planted for display. The golden yellow tubular flowers attract hummingbirds. The tube openings show deep red. An onsite name tag identifies golden currant under its Washoe name: nan-hole-wah. Compared with other currant species, Ribes aureum is relatively drought-tolerant—nevertheless it does well on temporarily flooded land. It is cultivated in wildlife gardens. Custom Search

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