Scarlet Strawberry
Fragaria virginiana
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Scarlet Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) este o herbă perenicolă nativă a Americii de Nord, găsită într-un amplu spectru de state și provinții, inclusiv Alabama, Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, Arkansas, Columbia Britanică, California, Colorado și multe altele. Această plantă se dezvolte în sustrat umed, cu luminositatea deosebită sau medie și preferă soarele plină sau parțială. Cunoscut pentru fructele sale comestibile, Scarlet Strawberry poate crește până la 0,3 m de înălțime și este durabil în zonele 3-7. Caracteristică distinctivă a acestuia este merele sale rosii strălucitoare, care îl face un alegător popular atât pentru valorile sănătoase sale, cât și ca plantă ornamentală.
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What is Scarlet Strawberry?
Scarlet Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) este o herbă perenicolă nativă a Americii de Nord, găsită într-un amplu spectru de state și provinții, inclusiv Alabama, Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, Arkansas, Columbia Britanică, California, Colorado și multe altele.
What is Scarlet Strawberry used for?
Traditionally used for digestion. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.
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Top 1 evidence-ranked use of Scarlet Strawberry
Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
IIBeneficii și dovezi
1 claim · 0 sources
Beneficii și dovezi
1 claim · 0 sources- Scarlet Strawberry has been traditionally used in Native American medicine to aid digestion, often consumed as a fruit or made into a tea. Its mild astringent properties may help soothe digestive discomfort.
The presence of tannins contributes to its astringent effects by binding to proteins and mucous membranes, which can provide relief from minor gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea.
IV·bMixology suggestions
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Mixology suggestions
1 draftEditorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Scarlet Strawberry se dezvolte în soarele plină sau parțială și preferă sustrat umed cu luminositatea deosebită, medie sau grea (argila). Durabil în zonele 3-7, este o herbă perenicolă pentruforburi care crește până la 0,3 m de înălțime. Propagează-te prin diviziunea plantei sau prin semințe. Generează fructe comestibile în timp ce îi menține aceste condiții.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
3-7
Life cycle
Perennial
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
0.3 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Scarlet Strawberry for the first time
8steps
Start with a simple, light-loving spot in your garden for your first Scarlet Strawberry plant.
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What you'll need
Scarlet Strawberry plants or seeds, gardening gloves, trowel.
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Best time to plant
Plant in early spring after the last frost or late summer for a fall harvest.
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Soil and container prep
Choose a spot with light to partial sun. Ensure soil is well-draining, rich in organic matter.
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant young plants 30-45 cm apart. For seeds, sow them 1/4 inch deep and cover lightly.
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First two weeks
Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Mulch around the base to retain moisture.
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Ongoing care
Water regularly, especially during dry spells. Fertilize with compost every spring.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune runners and old leaves to encourage fruiting. Harvest fruits when they are fully red.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in heavy soil, neglecting to prune.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Fruit
Edible uses: Tea
Other uses:TeethDynamic accumulator
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
30 native · 0 introduced
Distribuție
30 native · 0 introducedDistribution across2 continents· 30 native
Asia1 region
native (1)Georgia
Americas1 region
native (1)United States
Broader regions
native:Arizona, Arkansas, Massachusetts, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Labrador, Louisiana, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Mexico Northwest, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada
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