Wild red currant

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  1. LornaK

    LornaK New Member

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    I have come across a bush that I am trying to identify. It grows wild along a swampy TransCanada bike trail, but after reading am unsure if it's wild red currant or Guelder Rose.
    Both are listed as growing in the area. I would like to make a jelly if edible.
     

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    LornaK, Oct 17, 2013
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  2. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Neither of those: Viburnum opulus var. americanum (many older texts as Viburnum trilobum) or highbush-cranberry.

    "Prized for its jelly" states the book I have near at-hand.
     
    Daniel Mosquin, Oct 17, 2013
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    Well thank you - really pleased I looked up UBC Botanical for help. Will still go forward with the jelly.
     
    LornaK, Oct 17, 2013
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