Daltoniana Wild Strawberry (Fragaria daltoniana)

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

Fragaria daltoniana is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavourless. — Virtually flavourless.; The globose fruit can be up to 2.5cm x 1.5cm.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests, shrubberies and shady banks, 2000 - 3600 metres from Uttar Pradesh to Sikkim. Meadows on mountain tops, thickets at elevations of 3360 - 5000 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)