Wild Strawberry (Mock Strawberry)
Potentilla indica
Family: RosaceaeNative: South and East AsiaIdentified: Apr 5, 2026
A low-growing perennial groundcover with trifoliate, serrated green leaves and small yellow flowers. It produces small, red, upward-facing fleshy fruits that resemble true strawberries but lack flavor.
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This plant is highly resilient and often considered invasive. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade to full sun. It spreads rapidly via runners and requires little to no maintenance other than containment if it begins to overtake other plants.