Strawberry: Quick Facts

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Oct. 8, 2026

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Also Known As	Fragaria

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Bright red strawberries and clusters of small white flowers with yellow centers grow on a green strawberry plant.

Cluster of strawberry plants with several white blossoms and yellow centers surrounded by green leaves.

Ripening strawberries hang from runners, with some berries red and mature while others remain small and pale green, against a background of brown leaves.

Close-up of assorted fresh berries arranged in rows, including strawberries with green stems, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.

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