Can anyone tell me what it is?
Jul 6, 2019 19:00:43 #
Delta49
Loc: Central Indiana
I apologize for the poor image but I hope its enough that someone can identify the plant. I found these in my yard and have no idea what they are. The berry is about the size of a shooter marble and growing in central Indian. Is it poisonous? I know they resemble strawberries but there not.
Jul 6, 2019 19:02:09 #
Jul 6, 2019 19:04:59 #
Delta49
Loc: Central Indiana
Thanks I thought so at first but they are too hard and the spikes are sharp
Jul 6, 2019 19:11:02 #
First thing i thought of also.
Unless there are other plants also, some of the green leaves' shapes don't quite look right.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fragaria
I have wild strawberries in my yard. they taste a little bland.
Unless there are other plants also, some of the green leaves' shapes don't quite look right.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fragaria
I have wild strawberries in my yard. they taste a little bland.
Jul 6, 2019 19:22:49 #
These look to be mock strawberries. Not edible. All is explained here: https://dengarden.com/gardening/Wild-Strawberries-Versus-Mock-Strawberries
Jul 6, 2019 19:28:58 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
These look to be mock strawberries. Not edible. All is explained here: https://dengarden.com/gardening/Wild-Strawberries-Versus-Mock-Strawberries
Thanks, I needed that!
I'm guessing that we have the mock strawberry as they are crunchy and fairly tasteless.
I'll have to look at the flowers next time I see them bloom.
Jul 6, 2019 19:30:43 #
Duchesnea indica, known commonly by the names mock strawberry, Indian strawberry, or false strawberry, is a flowering plant in the family Rosaceae. It has foliage and an aggregate accessory fruit similar to that of a true strawberry.
Jul 7, 2019 07:33:53 #
Jul 7, 2019 07:49:26 #
Here is a link to the answer to your question. https://dengarden.com/gardening/Wild-Strawberries-Versus-Mock-Strawberries . These things can be found everywhere. I was in Japan a few years ago and the were in yards there. They have very pungent odor when you mow them and to some people they are extremely alergenic. They are not strawberries in any form. The article says they were brought here from India and soon became an invasive noxious weed. They are hard to get rid of.
Jul 7, 2019 08:41:17 #
Delta49
Loc: Central Indiana
Thanks Mark,
You have answered the question, great job researching it for me. I have a lot of them and the bright red berries look inviting maybe to something but also bad news to some.
You have answered the question, great job researching it for me. I have a lot of them and the bright red berries look inviting maybe to something but also bad news to some.
Jul 7, 2019 08:50:29 #
Delta49
Loc: Central Indiana
Thanks Jon
The info from your link is very interesting and informative, I couldn't smell anything when I mow and thank goodness I'm not allergic to them. I can see how they could take over a yard the way they are growing.
The info from your link is very interesting and informative, I couldn't smell anything when I mow and thank goodness I'm not allergic to them. I can see how they could take over a yard the way they are growing.
Jul 7, 2019 16:33:35 #
Wild strawberries are delicious but these are NOT strawberries, although the vines look similar. We have these in the edges of our yard and they taste icky. I never knew the correct name for them til now. I've heard them called Snake berries. Wrong name.
Jul 7, 2019 23:19:32 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
My yard has the Mock Strawberry in every plant bed. Invasive is a mild word for them - they’re kinda like a miniature, fruiting kudzu.
Stan
Stan
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