Mock strawberry (Potentilla indica)
Mock strawberry, also known as False strawberry
Mock strawberries (Duchesnea indica) are frequently mistaken for real strawberries due to their similar leaves, growth patterns, and fruit. Although they are edible, mock strawberries typically lack the rich flavor of true strawberries.
Key Facts About Mock strawberry
Attributes of Mock strawberry
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 1 m
Spread
80 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1.5 cm to 2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow
Scientific Classification of Mock strawberry
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Rosales
Family
Rose
Genus
Cinquefoils
Species
Mock strawberry