Fragaria vesca Wild strawberry (Rosaceae)

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Fragaria vesca
Wild strawberry
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The Fragaria vesca plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild strawberry.

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Latin Name:  Fragaria vesca
Common Name:  Wild strawberry
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.25   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Woods, grassland and scrub[9].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a fertile, well-drained, moisture retentive soil in a sunny position. Tolerates semi-shade though fruit production will be reduced. Succeeds on acid and alkaline soils. Likes a mulch of pine or spruce leaves. Does well on woodland edges. Plants spread rapidly by means of runners[K].

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