🌿Native Nature

golden currant

Ribes aureum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Saxifragales ›Family: Grossulariaceae ›Genus: Ribes

About

Ribes aureum, known by the common names golden currant, clove currant, pruterberry and buffalo currant, is a species in the genus Ribes. It is native to Canada, most of the United States (except the southeast) and northern Mexico. The variety Ribes aureum var. villosum is sometimes considered a full species, Ribes odoratum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of golden currant?
The scientific name of golden currant is Ribes aureum.
What kingdom does golden currant belong to?
golden currant belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does golden currant belong to?
golden currant belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does golden currant belong to?
golden currant belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does golden currant belong to?
golden currant belongs to the order Saxifragales.
What family does golden currant belong to?
golden currant belongs to the family Grossulariaceae.
What genus does golden currant belong to?
golden currant belongs to the genus Ribes.