other names- Sierra currant habitat- open forest edges range- CA mountains up to 9000 ft, N to Southern Oregon, E to Western Nevada description- woody shrub up to 6 ft tall, simple alternate leaves with 3-5 serrated lobes, axillary clusters of up to 25 pendant flowers, fruit is glandular-hairy, dark blue, covered with a white waxy coating that is easily wiped off. etymology- from the Latin, Corinthus- (raisins of) Corinth applications- Native American tribes commonly made pemmican from dried currants mixed with meat and fat. Currants are high in Vitamin C, iron and phosphorus. They have historically been used for making jellies and jams and are an important forage fruit for rodents, birds and other animals.

CAUTION: Consult an expert before eating or using any wild plant for herbal applications.