Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Fragaria virginiana Miller
(Smooth Wild Strawberry)

Family: Rosaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Fragaria glauca S. Watson
and several others

Fragaria virginiana differs from F. vesca in the glaucous and less serrate leaves of F. virginiana. Both species are widespread and can be found in similar habitats.

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Fragaria virginiana, photo Radha Veach, Pinos Altos Range, near Signal Peak (Bear Canyon Rd.) bottom parking area, May 13, 2023




Fragaria virginiana, inflorescences, photo Radha Veach, Pinos Altos Range, near Signal Peak (Bear Canyon Rd.) bottom parking area, May 13, 2023




Fragaria virginiana, inflorescence, photo Radha Veach, Pinos Altos Range, near Signal Peak (Bear Canyon Rd.) bottom parking area, May 13, 2023




Fragaria virginiana, receptacle, photo Radha Veach, Pinos Altos Range, near Signal Peak (Bear Canyon Rd.) bottom parking area, May 13, 2023




Fragaria virginiana, trifoliolate and glaucous leaf, photo Radha Veach, Pinos Altos Range, near Signal Peak (Bear Canyon Rd.) bottom parking area, May 13, 2023



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