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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