strawberries
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strawberries
Fragaria
Strawberries are sweet, red fruits that grow on low plants. They are juicy and delicious, perfect for snacking or adding to desserts!
Habitat: Gardens
Appearance
The strawberry plant has vibrant green leaves, typically in groups of three, and delicate white flowers. Its most striking feature is the bright red, often heart-shaped fruit covered in tiny yellow seeds on the outside, making it visually distinct from most other fruits.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusFragaria
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
An average strawberry can have about 200 tiny seeds on its outside!
Did you know strawberries are actually members of the rose family?
The wild ancestors of modern strawberries grew in North America and Europe!
They are one of the very first fruits to ripen in springtime!
Special abilities
Ability
Spreading Runners
Strawberries can send out 'runners' (stolons) that sprout new plants, helping them spread quickly and easily across the ground.
Ability
External Seeds
Strawberries have their tiny seeds on the outside of their fruit, allowing them to be dispersed by animals eating the sweet flesh.
Ability
Sweet Allure
Strawberries produce sweet, juicy fruit that attracts animals, helping them scatter its tiny seeds far and wide to grow new plants.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Spread
- 15-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
honey bee
Apis mellifera
carries pollen between flowers
eaten by
American robin
Turdus migratorius
enjoys sweet ripe fruits
eaten by
eastern gray squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
feasts on the tasty berries
eaten by
American black bear
Ursus americanus
black bears forage for berries
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Fruit Bearing
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
Agricultural
This human use trait describes species cultivated or domesticated by humans for agricultural purposes, including crops and livestock.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Wild Strawberry
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash strawberries before eating them to keep them clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is strawberries?
10-30 cm
How wide does strawberries spread?
15-60 cm
How big are the flowers on strawberries?
1-2.5 cm
When does strawberries bloom?
Spring
Is strawberries edible?
Yes
Is strawberries toxic?
None
What is strawberries's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is strawberries pollinated?
Insect
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