Strawberry
Scientific Name: Fragaria x ananassa
Plant Family: Rosaceae
Native Region: Strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa, the common garden strawberry) are a hybrid of two native species: Fragaria virginiana, native to Eastern North America, and Fragaria chiloensis, native to the Pacific coast of North and South America. Therefore, their native origins span across the Americas.
Brief Description
The image shows a young plant seedling with bright green, serrated leaves, typical of a strawberry plant during its early growth stage. The plant has a trifoliate leaf structure (three leaflets per leaf) which is common for strawberries, though at this very young stage, only a few leaves are visible and the characteristic runner system has not yet developed. It is growing in dark, rich soil, indicative of good planting conditions.
Care Instructions
Strawberry plants thrive in full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily) and well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic pH (5.5-6.5). Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during fruiting, but avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. Mulching around the plants helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep berries clean. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in early spring and again after harvest. Remove any runners to encourage plant energy into fruit production, unless new plants are desired. Protect from extreme cold in winter.
Medicinal Value
We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.
Created At: 2025-08-20T02:52:59.343407