The White currant (Ribes rubrum) is a member of the genus Ribes in the gooseberry family. It is native throughout northern Europe, north Asia and north America. The White currant is a deciduous shrub normally growing to 1–1.5 metres (3–5 ft) tall, occasionally 2 m (7 ft), with five-lobed leaves. The flowers are normally white, occasionally pink, 4–8 mm diameter, borne in racemes 4–10 cm long in late spring. The fruit is a white, pink or red berry 4–8 mm diameter, ripening in mid to late summer. White currants are generally grown for their fruit, which can be used for culinary purposes, such as in pies, tarts and jams. They can also be eaten raw, especially when still under-ripe and not fully sweet. The fruit is also used to make wine and cordials. Currant buns are a traditional English teatime treat.

White currants are generally grown for their fruit, which can be used for culinary purposes, such as in pies, tarts and jams. They can also be eaten raw, especially when still under-ripe and not fully sweet. The fruit is also used to make wine and cordials. Currant buns are a traditional English teatime treat.

The map shows known occurrence points of Ribes rubrum recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.

Source: GBIF.org — Global Biodiversity Information Facility