RosaceaeSubfamily Maloideae
Subfamily Prunoideae
Subfamily Rosoideae
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Duchesnea indica (Andr.) Focke
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- Common Name: Indian Strawberry
- Family: Rosaceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: E. Asia - China, Japan, Himalayas
- Habitat: Shady places in woods, grassy slopes, ravines in low mountai
- Description: [syn Fragraria indica Andr.]
A semi- evergreen trailing perennial, this species grows to a height of 4 in (10 cm) and multiplies rapidly by runners to an indefinite spread. It is useful as a ground cover and for bed edging, hanging baskets and pots. It has dark green leaves and bright, 1 in (25 mm) wide, yellow flowers from spring to early summer. Ornamental, strawberry-like small red fruits appear in late summer.
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Accession Data:- Accession # 198800149
- Source: T&M
- Accession Date: 04-16-1988
- Bench: 3307 - Families Pi-Ra
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 05-06-2008
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: eurosid I
- Order: Rosales
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- Family: Rosaceae
- SubFamily: Rosoideae
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References:Plants For A Future Website Botanica, Turner & Wasson, 1997, CD-ROM Version
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