Ribes odoratum, syn. ribes aureum
Buffalo Currant
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Ribes odoratum, syn. ribes aureum.
Common names
5 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Buffalo Currant
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Buffelkrent
- Crandallbes
- Gele ribes
- French
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- Groseillier odorant
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Kew's family placement for the genus Ribes (WCVP v16).
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Fruit, Flowers, Condiment, Tea
Fragrant
Description
Fruits can be eaten raw or cooked. The quality can vary from plant to plant, but the best varieties are sweet and flavorful. The fruits ripen from the end of July until the beginning of autumn and can remain on the bush. They can also be dried for use in the winter. The fruits have a diameter of about 10 mm, although some selected varieties may be larger. The flowers can be eaten raw and have a sweet taste. The leaves can be used for making tea or as a flavoring in food.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Supports: Botanical family
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 556306; name ID 2426003; Ribes L.. Family column.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Ribes aureum var. villosum DC.
Supports: Taxonomy
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Name heading and taxonomic status; Kew places Ribes odoratum H.L.Wendl. within this variety. The broader Ribes aureum name in the catalogue does not authorize photographs of other golden-currant varieties.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Ribes odoratum H.L.Wendl.
Supports: Taxonomy
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Taxonomic synonyms or horticultural name section. Kew places Ribes odoratum H.L.Wendl. within this variety. The broader Ribes aureum name in the catalogue does not authorize photographs of other golden-currant varieties.
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