Strawberry
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Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa
Strawberries are sweet, red fruits that grow on low plants with green leaves. They are juicy and delicious to eat, often used in desserts like cakes and ice cream.
Habitat: Gardens, Fields
Appearance
The Strawberry is a low-growing plant with characteristic trifoliate green leaves, often slightly toothed. It produces small white or pinkish flowers. Its most distinct feature is the bright red, heart-shaped 'fruit' covered with tiny yellow seeds on its surface.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusFragaria
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Strawberry plants can live and produce fruit for about five to six years.
Technically, a strawberry isn't a true berry; it's an 'aggregate accessory fruit'!
The juicy red part we eat is actually a swollen flower stem, not the plant's true fruit.
There's a museum dedicated entirely to strawberries in Wépion, Belgium!
Special abilities
Ability
Runner Power
Strawberry can send out 'runners' (stolons) to create new plants without seeds, helping it spread quickly.
Ability
Seed Strategy
Strawberry carries its seeds on the outside of its fruit. This helps animals disperse them easily when they eat the berry.
Ability
Sweet Scent Attractor
Strawberry plants produce a sweet, inviting aroma. This helps them attract various pollinators and seed dispersers.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-30 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Helps strawberry flowers develop into fruit.
eaten by
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
Eats ripe berries, aiding seed dispersal.
eats
Spanish Slug
Arion vulgaris
Consumes leaves and ripe fruit of the plant.
eaten by
Deer Mouse
Peromyscus maniculatus
Feeds on strawberry fruit and seeds.
Traits
Groundcover
Groundcover plants are low-growing vegetation that spreads horizontally to cover the ground, often suppressing weeds and preventing soil erosion.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Fruit Bearing
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Also known as
Common StrawberryGarden Strawberry
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash strawberries before eating to remove any dirt or chemicals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Strawberry?
15-30 cm
How wide does Strawberry spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Strawberry?
1-2 cm
When does Strawberry bloom?
Spring
Is Strawberry edible?
Yes
Is Strawberry toxic?
None
What is Strawberry's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Strawberry pollinated?
Insect
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