Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant, Ribes nigrum, (Phalsa or Falsa) (Urdu: فالسہ ) is a species of Ribes berry native to central and northern Europe and northern Asia, and is a perennial. It is a small shrub, growing to 1–2 m tall. The leaves are alternate, simple, 3–5 cm long and broad, and palmately lobed with five lobes, with a serrated margin. The flowers are 4–6 mm diameter, with five reddish-green to brownish petals; they are produced in racemes 5–10 cm long. Wh... More

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  • Ribes nigrum

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