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Rosaceae
Indian Strawberry Flower
Duchesnea indica
Deception and appearances.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Potentilla
- Native to
- South Asia, East Asia, India, China, Japan
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- perennial
- Height
- 5-15 cm
- Sunlight
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- moist, well-drained
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The fruits look identical to wild strawberries but are virtually tasteless, earning the plant the nickname 'mock strawberry.'
- Unlike true strawberries which have white flowers, Indian strawberry has distinctive yellow flowers.
- The plant spreads aggressively via runners and can quickly form a dense ground cover.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, the entire plant is used to treat skin conditions and reduce fevers.
- Although the berries are bland, they are not toxic and are technically edible.
Color meanings
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illusion
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false promises
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modesty