Golden Currant is a native shrub of western mountains and canyons producing sweetly fragrant yellow flower clusters in early spring that are among the first available nectar sources for hummingbirds and early bees. The yellow to red-to-black berries are sweet and edible, relished by bears, raccoons, and many songbirds.
Best time to see a Golden Currant
The best time to see a Golden Currant is March–May, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 14,200 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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