15/12/2021
Alpine currant ( Ribes alpinum )
compact and not too sprawling bush that reaches a height of about one and a half meters. The branches are densely covered with dark green shiny leaves, which have rather stiff bristles on top. On the reverse side, the leaf plate is much lighter, absolutely smooth. Alpine currant flowers are yellow-green in color, cluster-like inflorescences rarely droop, pedicels are also covered with glandular bristles. The berries of the plant are pink in color, 6 to 8 mm in diameter, slightly starchy in taste. This type of currant blooms in May-June, bears fruit in July-August. Alpine currant is widespread in Europe, in the west of Turkey, grows in the Caucasus, in the north of Africa. Most often grows along the shores of lakes and rivers, prefers bright forest glades.