Wild Strawberry
(Scientific Name: Fragaria
species)
Description:
There are several varieties of wild strawberries, but all are easily
recognized because they resemble the garden varieties in appearance
and type of fruit. They are low-growing, and spread by sending out
runners which take root; flowers have white petals; leaves have
three leaflets, and the fruit is like the garden variety but much
smaller.
Habitat:
Fields and open woods. Widely distributed. One of the earliest
flowers, frequently found blooming as early as February. The fruit
appears in June.
Uses: The fruit is fine-flavored, and Indians
used it extensively because it is one of the sweetest of the wild
fruits. These berries can be eaten raw or be made into jam.
