Strawberry
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
Strawberries are the first fruit of summer — small, sweet and jewel-red. Grown in gardens and farms worldwide, they are loved fresh, in jam and in desserts.
🔬 Plant facts
| Scientific name | Fragaria × ananassa |
|---|---|
| Type | Perennial fruit |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water | Even moisture; mulch helps |
| Height | 15–30 cm |
| Flower | White flowers → red aggregate fruit |
| Uses | Fresh fruit, jam, desserts |
| Growth | Perennial; harvest in spring |
| Best season | Spring–summer |
💊 Strawberry in the medicine industry
Strawberries are among the richest fruit sources of vitamin C and ellagic acid, studied for heart health; strawberry extracts are used in cosmetics and traditional remedies for gum health.
🌱 Growing & care tips
Strawberries need full sun, rich soil and mulch under the fruit to keep it clean; water at the base and replace plants every 3 years as vigour fades.
🍽️ How to use it
Strawberries are eaten fresh, in jams, desserts and smoothies; dried strawberries snack well; the leaves brew a mild tea.
💡 Did you know? The average strawberry has about 200 seeds on its surface — and each one is technically a separate fruit.
⚠️ Strawberry safety note: Strawberries are among the most pesticide-sprayed crops — wash well or choose organic if possible. A small number of people are allergic to them.
⚠️ Important: Herbal and plant remedies can interact with medicines. Always ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any plant product for health purposes — especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking prescription drugs.
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