Fragaria sp.
Strawberry, Strawberry
Family: Rosaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Fragaria sp. (Strawberry) is a non-native California perennial in the Rosaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Potentilla: Fragaria has three leaflets per leaf; most Potentilla have five or more leaflets arranged like fingers.; vs Drymocallis: Fragaria has three leaflets and sends out leafless runners; Drymocallis has 5-9 leaflets and no runners.; vs Rubus: Fragaria fruits are fleshy receptacles with seeds on the surface; Rubus fruits are compound drupes (berry clusters).; vs Arbutus: Fragaria is a low herb with runners; Arbutus is a woody tree or shrub.; vs Euonymus: Fragaria has white five-petaled flowers and three leaflets; Euonymus has tiny four-petaled flowers and simple leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fragaria sp. native to California?
No. Fragaria sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Fragaria sp. belong to?
Fragaria sp. is in the Rosaceae family, genus Fragaria.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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