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Goji Berry vs Bristly Black Currant
Lycium barbarum
Ribes lacustre
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN
CUSTOM GROW
Goji Berry is a woody, deciduous perennial known for its hearty, bright orange-red berries. It typically produces light lavender flowers from June through September, with fruit maturation taking place between August and October.
Goji Berry berries are delicious, nutrient rich, high in antioxidants, and are often called a super fruit. Many describe their flavour as being like a tart cherry tomato.
Bristly Black Currant is a native deciduous shrub that grows in moist forests, swamps, and riparian areas. In summer, it produces clusters of dark purple to black berries that provide food for wildlife, while its reddish-purple flowers attract pollinators. The berries are technically edible and enjoyed by some, but many find them unpleasant and bitter.
Thriving in moist soils and shaded locations, Bristly Black Currant helps stabilize soil and supports diverse habitats. It is valuable for conservation plantings, wetland restoration, riparian buffers, and naturalization projects.
Note: When crushed, the berries are known to release an offensive odour.
Goji Berry Quick Facts
Bristly Black Currant Quick Facts
Toxicity: prickles may cause an allergic reaction