Status: Native
Synonyms:
Fragaria americana of NM authors, not (Porter) Britton
Fragaria bracteata Heller
Fragaria californica Chamisso & Schlechtendal
Fragaria vesca Linnaeus subsp. bracteata (Heller) Staudt
Fragaria vesca Linnaeus subsp. californica (Chamisso & Schlechtendal) Staudt
Fragaria vesca is a prostrate stoloniferous herb that can carpet the middle elevation forest floor. It bears white flowers that develop into the familiar red strawberry, although the wild fruit is usually only a few millimeters to a centimeter or so in size. The leaves are hairy and trifoliate.
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Fragaria vesca, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Little Cherry Creek Ranch, June 27, 2007
Fragaria vesca, inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Black Range, East Canyon, Apr. 16, 2008
Fragaria vesca, macro of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, McMillen Campground trail, Nov. 22, 2008
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