Chrysantha Duchesnea (Duchesnea chrysantha)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Duchesnea chrysantha is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from May to October, and the seeds ripen from July to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is about 10mm in diameter with the appearance and texture of a strawberry but very little flavour. Leaves and young plant - cooked. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is about 10mm in diameter with the appearance and texture of a strawberry but very little flavour.; Leaves and young plant - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Sunny grassy places in lowland all over Japan. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)