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| Scientific Name | Fragaria vesca | USDA PLANTS Symbol | FRVE |
| Common Name | Woodland Strawberry | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 24634 |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to subalpine (6400 to 10500); moist areas along streams and in woodlands. Plant: Stemless perennial 4 to 8 inches tall, spreading by hairy runners that root as they go. Leaves: Shiny, dark green, compound basal leaves with three leaflets, the center one 1/2-inch to 2-1/2 inches long, sharply toothed edges; center tooth at leaflet tip equal in size or extending past adjacent two teeth; upper surface is sparsely hairy, lower surface hairier. Inflorescence: Cymesof 3 to 15 small white flowers 3/4-inch across with 5 rounded petals; conspicuous, pointed bracts. Bloom Period: May to July. Fruit: Conical with seeds projecting out of the surface; about 1/2-inch long or less. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G. K. Guennel, Missouri Botanical Garden. Jepson eFlora and US Forest Service. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
| Scientific Name | Fragaria virginiana ssp. glauca | USDA PLANTS Symbol | FRVIG2 |
| Common Name | Wild Strawberry, Mountain Strawberry | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 24641 |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to alpine (6000 to 12700 ft.); woodland openings, meadows, prairies, cleared areas, roadsides and streamsides. Plant: Stemless perennial 4 to 7 inches tall, spreading by red, hairy runners that root as they go. Leaves: Bluish green, compound basal leaves with three leaflets, the center one 3/8 to 1-3/4 inches long, shallowly-toothed edges; center tooth at leaflet tip equal in or smaller in size as adjacent two teeth. Inflorescence: Cymesof 2 to 12 white flowers about 1 inch across with 5 rounded petals; conspicuous, pointed bracts. Bloom Period: May to July. Fruit: Ovoid shaped, more rounded and smoother surface than F. vesca; about 1/2-inch long or less. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G. K. Guennel and Missouri Botanical Garden. |
BONAP Distribution Map |
Colorado Status: Native |
