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Wild Strawberry
Edible 
Summer
A sweet, ripe, wild strawberry.
A beautiful, succulent treat on any woodland walk in late Spring/Summer.
| Hedgerow Type | |
| Common Names | Wild Strawberry |
| Scientific Name | Fragaria vesca |
| Season Start | May |
| Season End | Aug |
Please note that each and every hedgerow item you come across may vary in appearance to these photos.
Leaves
Simple three lobed leaves with serrated edges.
Flowers
The flower has five white petals that are widely spaced with leaf bracts visible between the petals.
Flower Stem
The flower stem is green to red and hairy.
Fruit
A beautiful soft red fruit with the seeds on the outside.
Habitat
Mixed woodland or hedgerows, usually in partial shade.
Taste
Beautiful and sweet.
Frequency
Fairly common.
Collecting
There seems to be a few different Wild Strawberries, usually succulent and sweet but sometimes completely tasteless or even not very nice.
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