| Wild Strawberry |
Fragaria vesca
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| Uses: Culinary/Medicinal |
Duration: Perennial (hardy in zones 5-9) |
| When to Sow: Spring/Late Summer/Early Fall |
Ease of Germination: Easy |
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Infusion of leaves and rootstock is effective for diarrhea, dysentery and problems of the urinary tract. Especially useful for convalescents and children. Cultivated varieties are much less potent medicinally.
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