Virginia strawberry
Rosaceae

Virginia strawberry

Fragaria virginiana Duchesne

Indigenous Names: Ve’shkee’?ehe-menoste, Veskee ‘ehemeno ‘ese’e, Wis ke e mins
Habitat: Prairies, banks, and openings in woodlands. Well-drained, open sites; plains to sub-alpine; Northwest Territory, Canada to New Mexico; Well-drained, open sites
Seasonality: Spring through summer
Status: Native

Traditional Food Use

Cheyenne

Fruits formerly used for food

Cheyenne

Fruits formerly used for food. Harvested fresh and eaten Additional commentary: This species is also called Fragaria virginiana.

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: fruit

Distribution: Prairies, banks, and openings in woodlands. Well-drained, open sites; plains to sub-alpine; Northwest Territory, Canada to New Mexico; Well-drained, open sites

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