Family:ROSACEAE Genus:Fragaria Species:vescaL. Common names:Alpine Strawberry Pharmacopoeia Londinensis name:Fragaria Distribution summary:North America, Europe to China Habit:Perennial Hardiness:H4 - Hardy; average winter Habitat:High altitude woodland, damp woods, river banks Garden status: Currently grown Garden location:Pharmacopoeia Londinensis 1618 'Leaves' (HSE 6) Flowering months:April, May Reason for growing:Medicinal, other use
Additional Notes
The leaves and the fruit are mildly astringent, diuretic, laxative and tonic.
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