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Virginia strawberry

Fragaria virginiana

Virginia strawberries are small, sweet fruits that grow close to the ground. They are bright red and delicious, perfect for snacking or making yummy treats!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Virginia strawberry has glossy green leaves with three leaflets, often hairy stems, and small white flowers. Its bright red, heart-shaped fruits grow close to the ground, appearing smaller than garden strawberries. Its seeds are visible as tiny specks on the fruit's surface.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusFragaria
Virginia strawberry
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Virginia strawberry

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Even though it's called a 'strawberry,' botanically it's not a true berry!

Indigenous peoples used its leaves for tea and fruit for food and medicine.

This wild plant is a parent of the big strawberries you eat today!

Unlike most fruits, its tiny seeds grow *outside* on the red, fleshy part!

Special abilities

Ability

Runner Power

Virginia strawberry can send out 'runners' called stolons to quickly grow new plants, spreading across wide areas.

Ability

Sweet Seed Disperser

Virginia strawberry has sweet, edible fruit that attracts animals, who then help scatter its tiny seeds far and wide.

Ability

Winter Warrior

Virginia strawberry has tough leaves and roots that allow it to survive freezing temperatures and even grow under snow.

Measurements & details

Height
5-20 cm
Spread
20-60 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

Visits flowers to collect nectar and pollen.

eats

Eastern cottontail

Sylvilagus floridanus

Feeds on the leaves and sometimes the fruits.

eats

American robin

Turdus migratorius

Eats the ripe red fruits, dispersing the seeds.

pollinates

Common eastern bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

Important pollinator for its small white flowers.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always wash strawberries before eating them to keep them clean and safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Virginia strawberry?

5-20 cm

How wide does Virginia strawberry spread?

20-60 cm

How big are the flowers on Virginia strawberry?

1-2 cm

When does Virginia strawberry bloom?

Spring

Is Virginia strawberry edible?

Yes

Is Virginia strawberry toxic?

None

What is Virginia strawberry's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Virginia strawberry pollinated?

Insect

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