Currant (Grossulariaceae)

Currant

Currant belongs to a family of flowering plants known for their shrubby form, often equipped with spiny branches. Characteristically bearing lobed leaves, currant produces small, bell-shaped flowers and juicy, often edible berries. Thriving in temperate climates, they utilize their thorns as a defense mechanism to flourish in wild, competitive habitats.

Scientific classification

Family

Currant (Grossulariaceae)

Order

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

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