This article is about Ribes nigrum, commonly termed Blackcurrant (Black currant).
Note that Redcurrant and Whitecurrant are a different species called Ribes rubrum, discussed in a separate article (See; Currants).
Taxonomy
Family: Grossulariaceae
Genus: Ribes
Species: R. nigrum
Blackcurrant is therefore closely related to Gooseberry (R. uva-crispa). Indeed the Jostaberry is a hybrid between R. nigrum, R. uva-crispa and R. divaricatum.
Uses
Can be made into alcoholic drinks, see: Household Cyclopedia, Wines and Ciders (1881)
Can be made into jelly.