Woodland Strawberry

Fragaria bracteata

Physical Characteristics

Fragaria bracteata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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 can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Western N. America - British Columbia to California.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Tea Fruit - raw[105, 118, 161]. Sweet and succulent, they are eaten as a delicacy[257, K]. The leaves are a tea substitute[118, 257].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known