American black currant

American black currant (Ribes americanum) is a shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. It has yellow flowers which appear in early spring.
It grows in thickets to a height of about 3 feet with roots at least 12 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years.
== Cultivation ==
It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: cuttings. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5-7.8. This plant has high drought tolerance.
== Uses and Relationships ==
At least some parts of the plant may be edible to humans. (Confirm against a reliable resource before attempting to eat any unknown plant.) If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of high value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Ribes americanum profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Ribes Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Threatened or endangered natives Category:Edible natives Category:Yellow-flowered natives Category:Early Spring blooming natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Spreading natives Category:Self-seeding natives Category:Natives between 3 and 6 feet tall Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs