Duchesnea chrysantha

Physical Characteristics

Duchesnea chrysantha is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from May to October, and the seeds ripen from July to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Manchuria.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Leaves Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[105]. The fruit is about 10mm in diameter[200] with the appearance and texture of a strawberry but very little flavour[K]. Leaves and young plant - cooked[105].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known