Barren strawberry

Potentilla indica

Summary 5

Potentilla indica (formerly Duchesnea indica), also called mock strawberry, Gurbir, Indian strawberry or false strawberry, has foliage and an aggregate accessory 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...

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More Info

iNat Map

Source Heineke
Establishment non-native
Flower color yellow
Blooms (04) April, (05) May, (06) June