golden currant
shrub
Also known as: Ribes aureum, clove currant
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The golden currant (Ribes aureum) is a fragrant, yellow-flowered ornamental shrub native to the western United States. It belongs to the genus Ribes, which includes both currants and gooseberries. These shrubs are characterized by their leaves with veins radiating from a central point and flowers that can be various colors, including yellow for the golden currant. While some Ribes species are cultivated for their edible berries, the golden currant is primarily valued for its ornamental qualities and spicy-fragrant flowers.123
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