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Scientific Name:Fragaria vesca Vernacular Name:Fraisier sauvage Family name :Rosaceae Geographic Distribution:1300- 2400 m.
Is commonly called wild strawberry, woodland strawberry is a perennial herbaceous plant in the rose family that grows naturally throughout much of the northern hemisphere, and that produces edible fruits.
The leaves and the fruit of wild strawberry are mildly astringent (contracting), diuretic and are considered to have blood-purifying properties, laxative and tonic. The leaves are mainly used, though the fruits are an excellent food to take when feverish and are also effective in treating rheumatic gout. An herbal tea made from the leaves has been used internally to relief diarrhea, gastroenteritis, ailments of urinary tract and haemorrhoids.
Edible fruits