» In Australia, "black currant" often refers to the Conkerberry (Carissa spinarum). Ribes nigrum, or Blackcurrant (cassissier, gadellier noir and groseillier noir - French; Schwarze Johannisbeere - German) is a species of Ribes berry native to central and northern Europe and northern Asia. 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 diamet… (More on Blackcurrant)