Houtbois strawberry, Nilgiri strawberry, Golden-hairy strawberry
Fragaria nilgerrensis
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 5-25 cm tall. The stems are in dense tufts. The fruit is an aggregate fruit and is white when ripe. It can be pink or red.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In the eastern Himalayas it grows between 2,800-4,200 m altitude. In Vietnam it occurs between 1,600-1,800 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Taiwan, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Alibuji, Ameibuji, Anmenbuzi, Dau-tay Nilghiri, Jalinkhumthera