This plant is native to North America. It is a common woodland bush that goes unnoticed most of the year. Growing to only about four feet, this is a short rather spindly understory bush.
Indian currant, buck-bush and coralberry are common names for this plant. It is valuable as browse for animals such as groundhogs, deer and rabbits. A variety of songbirds feed on the pink berries in late autumn and winter.
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