Ribes nevadense, commonly known as Sierra currant, is a deciduous shrub native to the mountainous regions of the western United States. It is found in the Peninsular Ranges, Transverse Ranges, Klamath Mountains, Sierra Nevada, extending into western Nevada and parts of Oregon. Sierra currant typically inhabits moist, well-drained soils in forest understories, stream banks, and montane chaparral, thriving at elevations between 3,000–10,000 feet. This shrub reaches 3-7 feet in height and has a similar spread, with glandular, lobed leaves up to 3 inches long that turn yellow in the fall. From late spring to early summer, it produces dense racemes of up to 20 showy, pinkish-red flowers, followed by small, edible blue-black berries that are under a centimeter wide, waxy, and covered in glandular hairs.

Sierra currant is valued for its ornamental flowers and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds. It is used in native plant gardens, as a border shrub, and for habitat restoration projects. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring moderate water and thriving in a variety of soil types, though it prefers moist conditions. It can tolerate partial shade to full sun. While generally disease-resistant, it can be susceptible to powdery mildew and rust. Gardeners should be aware that the berries, although edible, are not as flavorful as those of other currant species.CC BY-SA 4.0