Filipendula Duchesnea (Duchesnea filipendula)

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

Duchesnea filipendula 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

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit has the appearance and texture of a strawberry but very little flavour. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit has the appearance and texture of a strawberry but very little flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)