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Potentilla sterilis
Colour: |
White |
Flowering: |
Feb - May |
Height: |
Up to 6" (15 cm) |
Family: |
Rosaceae |
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Barren Strawberry |
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Barren Strawberry has five white petals which are separated
to show the green sepals behind.
The leaves are dull, hairy and tri-foliate with serrated
edges. The tooth at the end of the leaf is shorter than the
other teeth, giving the leaf a more rounded appearance.
As its name suggests, the Barren Strawberry does not have the
edible fruits of other strawberries. It is found in woodland
and scrub.
The Barren Strawberry is very similar to the Wild Strawberry.
However, the petals and leaves of the Wild Strawberry are
larger and the petals touch each other. The leaves of the Wild
Strawberry are bright and glossy. |
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Barren Strawberry |
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