Indian Strawberry (Fragaria nubicola)

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

Fragaria nubicola is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from April to May, 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant strawberry flavour. — A very pleasant strawberry flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Open grassland at elevations of 1600 - 4000 metres in Nepal. Meadows on mountain slopes, forests in valleys and forest edge at elevations of 2500 - 3900 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)