Wild strawberry belongs to the genus strawberry in Rosaceae. Perennial herbs. 5-30 cm high, the stems are spread pilose and sparsely shed. 3 leaflets sparsely pinnate, 5 leaflets sessile or apical leaflets with short stems; The leaflets are obovoid, oval or broadly ovoid, with a length of 1 to 5 cm and a width of 1 to 4 cm, with a obtuse top and a broad wedge-shaped base. Inflorescence cymose, with 2-4 flowers, peduncle or light green subulate bracts at the base, peduncle densely pilose, petals white, obovate, and short claws at the base; 20 stamens with different lengths; There are many pistils Aggregate fruit oval, red; Achenes are ovoid with inconspicuous veins on the surface. Chromosome n= 14. The flowering period is from April to June, and the fruiting period is from June to September. Widely distributed in the north temperate zone, recorded in Europe and North America; In China, it is distributed in Fujian, Zhejiang, Jilin, Shaanxi, Gansu, Xinjiang, Shandong, Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou. Born on slopes, grasslands and forests, born on slopes, grasslands and forests. Pharmacological research shows that wild strawberry has astringent, diuretic, vascular protection and antibacterial effects. China folk experience believes that wild strawberry leaves have astringent and diuretic effects; Traditional Chinese medicine theory holds that wild strawberry has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, astringing and stopping bleeding.
The taste and taste of wild strawberries are different from what we usually eat. The bought strawberries are sweet and sour, while the wild strawberries have almost no sour taste. It is slightly sweet when eaten and has a soft taste.