Fragaria virginiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : Fragaria n.º 2 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001005555
Common Names
- Virginia Strawberry
- Virginia Fragaria
- Fragaria virginiana
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Fragaria virginiana (also called wild strawberry, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has white flowers with five petals and grows in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Fragaria virginiana is a perennial plant that is often used in landscaping. It has attractive foliage and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. The plant is also known for its edible fruit, which can be used to make jams and jellies. The plant is also drought-tolerant and can be used as a ground cover.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Fragaria virginiana sub. grayana (E.Vilm. ex Gay) StaudtFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fragaria virginiana is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have green stems.
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Fragaria virginiana is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division is the easiest way to propagate the plant, as it can be done in early spring or late summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Fragaria virginiana
Fragaria virginiana is native to North America.
Species in the Fragaria genus
Fragaria nilgerrensis, Fragaria iinumae, Fragaria moupensis, Fragaria orientalis, Fragaria pentaphylla, Fragaria gracilis, Fragaria nubicola, Fragaria chinensis, Fragaria corymbosa, Fragaria iturupensis, Fragaria daltoniana, Fragaria chiloensis, Fragaria vesca, Fragaria hayatai, Fragaria moupinensis, Fragaria bifera, Fragaria bucharica, Fragaria ananassa, Fragaria tibetica, Fragaria virginiana, Fragaria mandshurica, Fragaria moschata, Fragaria viridis, Fragaria nipponica,
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-38099: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.