Fragaria vesca

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Fragaria vesca

Fragaria vesca, commonly known as the wild strawberry or woodland strawberry, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Rosaceae family that is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Pronunciation

Fragaria vesca is pronounced as /frəˈɡɛəriə ˈvɛskə/.

Etymology

The genus name Fragaria is derived from the Latin word 'fragum', meaning strawberry, which is itself derived from 'fraga', meaning fragrance. This is in reference to the sweet, aromatic smell of the strawberry plant. The species name vesca is Latin for 'small', referring to the size of the fruit.

Description

Fragaria vesca is a perennial plant that grows up to 20 cm high. The leaves are trifoliate with toothed margins. The flowers are white and are followed by small, red fruits. The fruits are technically not berries but aggregate accessory fruits, each containing numerous small achenes.

Related Terms

  • Rosaceae: The plant family to which Fragaria vesca belongs.
  • Perennial plant: A plant that lives for more than two years.
  • Herbaceous: Describes a plant that has leaves and stems that die down at the end of the growing season to the soil level.
  • Trifoliate: Having three leaves or leaflets.
  • Achene: A small, dry, one-seeded fruit that does not open to release the seed.

Uses

Fragaria vesca has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. It is rich in antioxidants and has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, skin problems, and heart diseases.

See Also

  • Fragaria: The genus to which Fragaria vesca belongs.
  • Strawberry: The common name for plants in the Fragaria genus.

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