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woodspirit1 Lake Toxaway, NC(Zone 7a) Jan 24, 2005

Does anyone know about this shrub? It's supposed to be wild in the states of VA, KY, TN and a couple of others. I think the berries are edible. Where can it be bought?

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StarhillForest Illinois, IL(Zone 5b) Jan 25, 2005

It's probably known by different names in different regions. You might receive more help if you can narrow it down at least to a genus. Indian currant could be Ribes, Rhamnus, Symphoricarpos, or maybe something else. Can you post a pic or look it up so we'll know what plant you mean?
Guy S.

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moko Northern, AR(Zone 6b) Jan 25, 2005

Is this what your looking for ?


http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/plantfinder/Plant.asp?code=F730

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woodspirit1 Lake Toxaway, NC(Zone 7a) Jan 26, 2005

well, I'm afraid this is one of those wild things that people call by many names. This shrub is 6-8 feet tall and the berries are edible. I don't have a picture; I'm on a search mission for a friend. I can get a picture next spring when it's blooming and later when it has berries.
The shrubs grow on property once owned by a wonderful lady who Bearwallow Springs Jelly House. A lot of what she made was collected or grown locally. It's her daughter that calls this Indian Currant. No more information right now.

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