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Strawberries (Fragaria)
Strawberries (Fragaria) are mostly cultivated for their edible fruits, which range in flavor from sweet to tart. These are important commercial crops grown around the world in temperate climates. The larvae of several types of butterflies and moths also feed on the leaves of these plants. Despite the common name, the fruits are not botanically considered true berries.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Vegetable
Key Facts About Strawberries
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Attributes of Strawberries
Flower Color
White
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
0 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Strawberries
Distribution of Strawberries
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Distribution Map of Strawberries
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Strawberries
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The strawberries genus has a moderate care profile. Basic care includes full to partial sun exposure, regular watering, and well-draining soil with a pH of 5.5-7.0. The plants thrive in temperatures between 20-25℃. They face challenges like pests including aphids and spiders, and diseases such as powdery mildew and verticillium wilt. In spring, strawberries requires compost addition, while frosts in the autumn and winter require added mulch for protection. These perennial plants fruit in summer, needing extra care and watering in this season.
How to Water Strawberries?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Strawberries?
How to Propagate Strawberries?
How to Plant Strawberries?
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8 most common species：
Woodland strawberry
Woodland strawberry is a plant that spreads by runners that put down roots as they go. This ever-bearing strawberry produces fruit all year long that is small but edible. Because the fruit is so small, cultivated woodland strawberry is typically used more as an ornamental or ground cover.
Strawberry
The strawberry (*Fragaria ananassa*) is an edible plant species. Each plant produces a quart of strawberries during the growing season. The fruit becomes ripe during the early spring and summer months. The strawberry was first cultivated during the middle of the eighteenth century in France. It is a hybrid between a North American strawberry (*F. Virginiana*) and a Chilean strawberry (*F. Chiloensis*).
Wild strawberry
Wild strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) is one of the two species that were cultivated to breed the domestic strawberry. Although the wild strawberry is edible, the fruit is much smaller than that of the domestic strawberry. This plant is native to North America.
Musk strawberry
The musk strawberry is a small-fruited member of the strawberry family named for its strong musky scent. This fruit has a long history of commercial growth in Europe and was grown in France in the 17th Century in the garden of King Loius XIV. Musk strawberry was the first species of strawberry to be hybridized.
Green strawberry
Green strawberry makes an excellent ornamental ground cover. The plant is not frost tender, is drought tolerant, and is often found in wild meadows and sunny slopes. It relies on insects to assist in pollination and favors moist, well-drained soils. It is closely related to Fragaria Vesca.
Beach strawberry
Beach strawberry is a perennial wild strawberry with trifoliate glossy evergreen leaves and white flowers. This perennial herb is known for producing large edible red berries. Many beneficial insects, including moths and butterflies, are drawn to this plant.
Garden strawberry 'Fort Laramie'
Garden strawberry 'Fort Laramie' is a popular variety for its early fruiting and sweet, juicy berries. It is a great addition to any garden and attracts pollinators like bees. The name 'Fort Laramie' comes from a military fort in Wyoming where the strawberry was developed in the 1960s.
Strawberries 'Elsanta'
Strawberries 'Elsanta' is a juicy, red strawberry cultivar that boasts a sweet, mild flavor and is known for its unparalleled productivity. It is a hybrid of two wild North American species and was first cultivated in the 18th century. This versatile fruit is a favorite for desserts, smoothies, jams, and more. Interestingly, studies have shown that Elsanta strawberries contain high levels of antioxidants, making them a healthy snack choice.
All Species of Strawberries
Woodland strawberry
Woodland strawberry
Woodland strawberry is a plant that spreads by runners that put down roots as they go. This ever-bearing strawberry produces fruit all year long that is small but edible. Because the fruit is so small, cultivated woodland strawberry is typically used more as an ornamental or ground cover.
Strawberry
Strawberry
The strawberry (*Fragaria ananassa*) is an edible plant species. Each plant produces a quart of strawberries during the growing season. The fruit becomes ripe during the early spring and summer months. The strawberry was first cultivated during the middle of the eighteenth century in France. It is a hybrid between a North American strawberry (*F. Virginiana*) and a Chilean strawberry (*F. Chiloensis*).
Wild strawberry
Wild strawberry
Wild strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) is one of the two species that were cultivated to breed the domestic strawberry. Although the wild strawberry is edible, the fruit is much smaller than that of the domestic strawberry. This plant is native to North America.
Musk strawberry
Musk strawberry
The musk strawberry is a small-fruited member of the strawberry family named for its strong musky scent. This fruit has a long history of commercial growth in Europe and was grown in France in the 17th Century in the garden of King Loius XIV. Musk strawberry was the first species of strawberry to be hybridized.
Green strawberry
Green strawberry
Green strawberry makes an excellent ornamental ground cover. The plant is not frost tender, is drought tolerant, and is often found in wild meadows and sunny slopes. It relies on insects to assist in pollination and favors moist, well-drained soils. It is closely related to Fragaria Vesca.
Beach strawberry
Beach strawberry
Beach strawberry is a perennial wild strawberry with trifoliate glossy evergreen leaves and white flowers. This perennial herb is known for producing large edible red berries. Many beneficial insects, including moths and butterflies, are drawn to this plant.
Garden strawberry 'Fort Laramie'
Garden strawberry 'Fort Laramie'
Garden strawberry 'Fort Laramie' is a popular variety for its early fruiting and sweet, juicy berries. It is a great addition to any garden and attracts pollinators like bees. The name 'Fort Laramie' comes from a military fort in Wyoming where the strawberry was developed in the 1960s.
Strawberries 'Elsanta'
Strawberries 'Elsanta'
Strawberries 'Elsanta' is a juicy, red strawberry cultivar that boasts a sweet, mild flavor and is known for its unparalleled productivity. It is a hybrid of two wild North American species and was first cultivated in the 18th century. This versatile fruit is a favorite for desserts, smoothies, jams, and more. Interestingly, studies have shown that Elsanta strawberries contain high levels of antioxidants, making them a healthy snack choice.
Strawberries 'Tristar'
Strawberries 'Tristar'
Strawberries 'Tristar' is a highly coveted everbearing cultivar, producing sweet berries that continue to grow from summer right through until fall. Strawberries 'Tristar' is a day-neutral cultivar, meaning it's not influenced by the length of the day, which is why it's able to produce fruit for such a long period.
Garden strawberry 'Ozark Beauty'
Garden strawberry 'Ozark Beauty'
Garden strawberry 'Ozark Beauty' is a low-growing, runnerless cultivar that produces large, juicy berries with a refreshing fruity taste. It is a popular choice for home gardens due to its high yield and disease resistance. The plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.
Strawberries 'Sparkle'
Strawberries 'Sparkle'
An extremely popular strawberry cultivar, strawberries 'Sparkle' is large, fleshy, flavorful, and recognizable by its shining gloss (which could be the reason for the cultivar's name). Regarded for its reliability and excellent flavor, this cultivar is known as one of the best strawberries for making jams.
Woodland strawberry 'Mara des Bois'
Woodland strawberry 'Mara des Bois'
The woodland strawberry 'Mara des Bois' has a French name since this hybrid was developed through a French breeding program. Despite having smaller fruit than most strawberries, this variety is noted for its exceptional taste and aroma. It is unusual to find this strawberry in home gardens, although it is cultivated commercially.
Strawberries 'Elegance'
Strawberries 'Elegance'
Strawberries 'Elegance' is a charming and versatile plant with a lush, glossy foliage. It produces delicious, juicy strawberries in abundance, making it a popular choice for both home gardens and commercial cultivation. This plant is a hybrid of two wild strawberry species, and is known for its exceptional disease resistance.
Garden strawberry 'Earliglow'
Garden strawberry 'Earliglow'
Garden strawberry 'Earliglow' is a Garden strawberry prized by gardeners and named for its early fruiting period and sweet-flavored fruit. This hybrid bears fruit in early summer in contrast to ever-bearing hybrids that repeat fruit over the season.
Strawberries 'Cambridge Favourite'
Strawberries 'Cambridge Favourite'
Strawberries 'Cambridge Favourite' is a popular and versatile garden plant known for its delicious fruit. It is a hybrid variety of strawberry, and its origin is unclear. Strawberries 'Cambridge Favourite' is especially valued for its large, juicy, bright red fruits that have a distinct aroma and sweet flavor. The plant is also attractive to birds, making it a common feature in bird-friendly gardens.
Strawberries 'Toscana'
Strawberries 'Toscana'
Strawberries 'Toscana' is a popular cultivar of everbearing strawberry which combines attractive flowers and edible fruit. The deep pink flowers are quite large and adorned with yellow centers, while the fruit is sweet and juicy. The plant often holds both fruit and showy pink flowers at the same time, which makes for a spectacular view.
Strawberries 'Ruby Ann'
Strawberries 'Ruby Ann'
Strawberries 'Ruby Ann' is an ornamental variety of strawberry that produces long-living, bright red flowers rather than white ones. Cultivated as a hybrid of other varieties, this cultivar was named for its beautiful and distinct red blooms. Strawberries 'Ruby Ann' is beloved as a garden ornament for its uniquely colored flowers, long bloom season, and glossy green foliage.
Strawberries 'Allstar'
Strawberries 'Allstar'
Strawberries 'Allstar' is a popular strawberry cultivar known for its high yield and large, flavorful berries. It is a day-neutral variety, producing fruit throughout the growing season. This plant is resistant to common strawberry diseases and pests, making it a low-maintenance choice for home gardeners and commercial growers alike. Additionally, strawberries 'Allstar' is a great option for planting in hanging baskets or containers due to its compact size.
Strawberries 'Tristan'
Strawberries 'Tristan'
Delicious to eat and delightful to look at in equal measures, strawberries 'Tristan' is an attractive strawberry cultivar that displays bright red flowers to accompany its shiny red fruit. The color of its blooms are what makes this cultivar of Fragaria and ananassa highly unique, as strawberry plants typically have white flowers.
Strawberries 'Seascape'
Strawberries 'Seascape'
Strawberries 'Seascape' has high yields regardless of day length, is resistant to diseases, and also is more cold-resistance than similar cultivars. It can be grown both in gardens beds and containers. This cultivar is derived from a cross of Fragaria 'Selva' and Fragaria 'Douglas'.
Strawberries 'Honeoye'
Strawberries 'Honeoye'
Strawberries 'Honeoye' is a type of strawberry plant also sometimes known as a Junebearing strawberry. As the name suggests, this cultivar is a popular choice for gardeners looking for impressive fruit yield in the summer. The cultivar enjoys strong sun, but is susceptible to many diseases and pests.
Strawberries 'Albion'
Strawberries 'Albion'
Strawberries 'Albion' is a popular day-neutral strawberry offering five-petal white flowers that give rise to rich ruby-red berries with a superior flavor. This plant is a cultivar of Fragaria × ananassa and grown for its resistance to verticillium wilt and other common diseases that attack strawberries. 'Albion' is a reference to the country of England. A must-have addition to your home fruit and veggie garden.
Nilgiri strawberry
Nilgiri strawberry
Fragaria nilgerrensis is a species of wild strawberry native to southern and southeast Asia. Its fruit are white to light pink, with poor flavour, and the fruit is of no commercial value. It is similar in appearance to F. moupinensis. All strawberries have a base haploid count of 7 chromosomes. Fragaria nilgerrensis is diploid, having 2 pairs of these chromosomes for a total of 14 chromosomes.
Fragaria moupinensis
Fragaria moupinensis
Fragaria moupinensis is a perennial herb with a low-growing, rosette-forming habit. Its trifoliate leaves unfurl in lush green, while delicate white flowers hint at the sweet red fruit to come. Thriving in cooler climates, fragaria moupinensis's berry size varies with its mountainous habitat, reflecting a wild ancestry far-removed from its cultivated cousins.
Fragaria orientalis
Fragaria orientalis
Fragaria orientalis is a wild strawberry species native to eastern regions, thriving best in temperate climates. This perennial plant forms low-growing mats with trifoliate leaves and white flowers that lead to red, aromatic berries. The runners fragaria orientalis produces facilitate widespread growth, allowing it to carpet forest floors and meadows' edges effectively. While edible, its small fruit is mainly a wildlife staple.
Cascades strawberry
Cascades strawberry
Cascades strawberry is a perennial plant found in the moist, shady woodlands of the Pacific Northwest. Its trifoliate, toothed leaves and small white flowers resemble those of its strawberry kin, while its red, thimble-sized berries are cherished by local wildlife. The species' survival is aided by its spreading habit, creating dense mats that thrive in the cool, damp forest understory.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
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All Species
More Genus
Strawberries
Fragaria
Strawberries (Fragaria) are mostly cultivated for their edible fruits, which range in flavor from sweet to tart. These are important commercial crops grown around the world in temperate climates. The larvae of several types of butterflies and moths also feed on the leaves of these plants. Despite the common name, the fruits are not botanically considered true berries.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Vegetable
Key Facts About Strawberries
Feedback
Attributes of Strawberries
Flower Color
White
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
0 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Strawberries
Distribution of Strawberries
Feedback
Distribution Map of Strawberries
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Strawberries
Feedback
The strawberries genus has a moderate care profile. Basic care includes full to partial sun exposure, regular watering, and well-draining soil with a pH of 5.5-7.0. The plants thrive in temperatures between 20-25℃. They face challenges like pests including aphids and spiders, and diseases such as powdery mildew and verticillium wilt. In spring, strawberries requires compost addition, while frosts in the autumn and winter require added mulch for protection. These perennial plants fruit in summer, needing extra care and watering in this season.
How to Water Strawberries?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Strawberries?
How to Propagate Strawberries?
How to Plant Strawberries?
Exploring the Strawberries Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Woodland strawberry
Woodland strawberry is a plant that spreads by runners that put down roots as they go. This ever-bearing strawberry produces fruit all year long that is small but edible. Because the fruit is so small, cultivated woodland strawberry is typically used more as an ornamental or ground cover.
Strawberry
The strawberry (*Fragaria ananassa*) is an edible plant species. Each plant produces a quart of strawberries during the growing season. The fruit becomes ripe during the early spring and summer months. The strawberry was first cultivated during the middle of the eighteenth century in France. It is a hybrid between a North American strawberry (*F. Virginiana*) and a Chilean strawberry (*F. Chiloensis*).
Wild strawberry
Wild strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) is one of the two species that were cultivated to breed the domestic strawberry. Although the wild strawberry is edible, the fruit is much smaller than that of the domestic strawberry. This plant is native to North America.
Musk strawberry
The musk strawberry is a small-fruited member of the strawberry family named for its strong musky scent. This fruit has a long history of commercial growth in Europe and was grown in France in the 17th Century in the garden of King Loius XIV. Musk strawberry was the first species of strawberry to be hybridized.
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All Species of Strawberries
Woodland strawberry
Strawberry
Wild strawberry
Musk strawberry
Green strawberry
Beach strawberry
Garden strawberry 'Fort Laramie'
Strawberries 'Elsanta'
Strawberries 'Tristar'
Garden strawberry 'Ozark Beauty'
Strawberries 'Sparkle'
Woodland strawberry 'Mara des Bois'
Strawberries 'Elegance'
Garden strawberry 'Earliglow'
Strawberries 'Cambridge Favourite'
Strawberries 'Toscana'
Strawberries 'Ruby Ann'
Strawberries 'Allstar'
Strawberries 'Tristan'
Strawberries 'Seascape'
Strawberries 'Honeoye'
Strawberries 'Albion'
Nilgiri strawberry
Fragaria moupinensis
Fragaria orientalis
Cascades strawberry
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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