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Indian Strawberry
Potentilla indica
(formerly Duchesnea indica)

Indian Strawberry (Potentilla indica) Other common names: Mock Strawberry

Other scientific names: Duchesnea indica, Duchesnea chrysantha, Fragaria indica

Family: Rose Family (Rosaceae)

Group: Strawberries

Similar species:
  •   Barren Strawberry (Geum fragarioides)


Flowers: Spring;  Yellow;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Compound, Toothed

Habitat: Forests

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 240   

Native/Non-native: Non-native

Photographs: 27 photographs available, of which 3 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Indian Strawberry (Potentilla indica)

Indian Strawberry flower.

Indian Strawberry (Potentilla indica)

Indian Strawberry (Potentilla indica)

Indian Strawberry leaf.