Duchesnea indica
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Duchesnea indica
Also known as:
Mock Strawberry
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer, Soil
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.10 m
Width:
1.00 m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Leaves
Fruit, Leaves
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Ground cover
Ground cover
Description
Fruit - raw. The fruit is dry and tasteless. Some describe the taste as somewhat similar to a watermelon, although this may be more imagination than reality. The fruit contains about 3.4% sugar, 1.5% protein, and 1.6% ash. The vitamin C content is 6.3 mg per 100 ml of juice. The fruit has a diameter of about 10 mm, resembles a strawberry in appearance and texture, but has very little taste. A plant of 2.5 m² produces about 150 g of fruit per year. The leaves can be cooked and eaten.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/06
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Diospyros lotus Date Plum |
Provides shade and helps in moisture retention for Duchesnea indica. |
|
Rhus typhina Sumach |
Improves soil structure and adds nitrogen to the soil, benefiting the growth of Duchesnea indica. |
|
Cydonia oblonga Quince |
Offers a natural pest deterrent to the nearby plants, reducing the pest pressure on Duchesnea indica. |
|
Ulex europaeus Gorse |
Attracts pollinators that can also help in the pollination of Duchesnea indica. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Repels harmful insects and enhances the flavor of nearby fruits including those of Duchesnea indica. |