Fragaria virginiana, May 16, 2023
Common & scientific name
Mountain strawberry, Fragaria virginiana
Family
Rose, Rosaceae
Location
Difficult day use area, 8,100’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
This wild strawberry concentrates all the flavor of the much larger store-bought version into a tiny berry to produce an intense tasting experience. Indeed, it was this species that was originally crossed with F. chiloensis to create the strawberries you buy at the store today. Look for this flower’s fruits in July.