The Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum)'s a species of Ribes berry native to central and northern Europe and northern Asia. It's also known as French "cassis". It's 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're produced in racemes 5–10 cm long. When not in fruit, the plant looks similar to the… (More on Blackcurrants)