Indian Strawberry, Mock Strawberry Duchesnea indica

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Botanical Name:

Duchesnea indica

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Duchesnea

Species:

indica

Common Name:

Indian Strawberry, Mock Strawberry

Seeds Per Pound:

1,513,000

Quantity:

1.56 lb

Germination:

98%

Germination Test Type:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Height:

3-8 inches

Collection Locale:

China

Crop Year:

2024

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

Harvest hemisphere:

Northern

In Stock: 1.56 lb

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Duchesnea indica

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1 packet (~ 0 seeds)

$4.95

1 oz (~ 94563 seeds)

$50.00

1 lb (~ 1513000 seeds)

$500.00

Characteristics

May be Invasive

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days.

Germination: surface sow and keep moist.

Other: Germination takes place in 30-90 days, but even under good conditions germination may be erratic and take longer.

Wiki description:

Potentilla indica (formerly Duchesnea indica ), also called mock strawberry , Gurbir , Indian strawberry or false strawberry , has foliage and fruit similar to true strawberry , though it is classified in a different genus , and has yellow flowers , unlike the white or slightly pink flowers of true strawberries. It is native to eastern and southern Asia , but has been introduced to many other areas as an ornamental plant . It has been naturalized in many regions, including the southern United States, and is considered a noxious weed in some regions. [ citation needed ]

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Duchesnea indica is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a fast rate. It is hardy to zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower from May to October, and the seeds ripen from Jul to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.The plant is self-fertile. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist soil.

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Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics : An evergreen Perennial growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a fast rate. It is hardy to zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower from May to October, and the seeds ripen from Jul to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.The plant is self-fertile. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist soil.

Wiki description:

The mock strawberry or "Gurbir", Potentilla indica (formerly Duchesnea indica ), also called Indian strawberry or false strawberry , has foliage and fruit similar to true strawberry , though it is not in the genus Fragaria . It can readily be distinguished by its yellow flowers , as opposed to the flowers of true strawberries which are white or slightly pink. It is native to eastern and southern Asia , but has been introduced to many other areas as an ornamental plant . It has been naturalized in many regions, including the southern United States, and is considered a noxious weed in some regions.

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

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Indian Strawberry, Mock Strawberry Duchesnea indica

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Rosaceae

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indica

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Medicinal

Wildlife Food

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Perennial Plant

Ground Cover

Semievergreen Plant

May be Invasive