Beach Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Fragaria chiloensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from June to July. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Insects.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and succulent with a delicate flavour. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Large, sweet and succulent with a delicate flavour.; A delicious treat.; The berries can be used to make jams, preserves etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Grows in scrub near the coast from Chile to western N. America. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)