Fragaria moschata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Weston
Source:
rjp
Year:
1771
Citation Micro:
Bot. Univ. 2: 327 (1771)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001006915
Common Names
- Musk Strawberry
- Musky Strawberry
- Hautbois Strawberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fragaria moschata (also called musk strawberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It is native to Europe and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has white flowers and red, edible fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Fragaria moschata is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and for ornamental purposes in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Fragaria moschata has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark and glossy. The seedlings are small and have three leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fragaria moschata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.
Where to Find Fragaria moschata
Fragaria moschata is native to the western United States and is typically found in open woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and trails.
Species in the Fragaria genus
Fragaria nilgerrensis, Fragaria iinumae, Fragaria moupensis, Fragaria orientalis, Fragaria pentaphylla, Fragaria gracilis, Fragaria nubicola, Fragaria chinensis, Fragaria corymbosa, Fragaria iturupensis, Fragaria daltoniana, Fragaria chiloensis, Fragaria vesca, Fragaria hayatai, Fragaria moupinensis, Fragaria bifera, Fragaria bucharica, Fragaria ananassa, Fragaria tibetica, Fragaria virginiana, Fragaria mandshurica, Fragaria moschata, Fragaria viridis, Fragaria nipponica,
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-417: Based on the initial data import
Richard Weston (1733-1806): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weston' in the authors string.