Wild strawberry
Fragaria gracilis
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 5-20 cm tall. The leaves have 3 or 5 leaflets. They are 2-5 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. They are hairy underneath. It is like a strawberry but the hairs are flattened.
Where it is found
It is native to north western China. It grows in meadows on mountain slopes between 1,600-3,900 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Tibet
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Jing bu lei