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Woodland Strawberry
Fragaria vesca

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) Other common names: Hedge Strawberry, Wood Strawberry

French names: Fraisier des bois

Family: Rose Family (Rosaceae)

Group: Strawberries

Similar species:
  •   Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) - Flowers at or below the leaves; terminal teeth small; leaflets have stems.


Flowers: Spring;  White;  5 parts (petals);  Flowers usually well above the leaves.

Leaves: Compound, Toothed;  Terminal tooth of leaflets is equal to or larger than the adjacent teeth. Leaflets don't have stems (petioles).

Height: 5-15 cm (1-5 in)

Fruit/Seeds: Seeds are on the surface of the fruit, not in deperssions.

Habitat: Forests, Fields and Open Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Shade

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 184   

Native/Non-native: Native

Photographs: 11 photographs available, of which 2 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) plant

The white flower of Woodland Strawberry.

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) plants
Photograph by Graham Buck