American Black Currant

Also known as Wild Black Currant, Eastern Black Currant

American Black Currant grows as an upright, thornless shrub in wet woodlands, floodplains, and stream margins throughout northern North America. Hanging clusters of cream-colored, bell-shaped flowers open in late spring, attracting native bees and early butterflies. Resinous yellow dots on the leaf undersides release a pungent, aromatic scent when rubbed, distinguishing it from related wild currants.