Barren Strawberry
Geum fragarioides
(formerly Waldsteinia fragarioides)

Barren Strawberry (Geum fragarioides) Other common names: Appalachian Barren Strawberry, Dry Strawberry

Other scientific names: Waldsteinia fragarioides, Dalibarda fragarioides

French names: Waldsteine faux-fraisier

Family: Rose Family (Rosaceae)

Group: Strawberries

Flowers: Spring;  Yellow;  5 parts (petals)

Height: 10-30 cm (3-11 in)

Habitat: Forests

Grows in Sun/Shade: Shade

Lifespan: Perennial.  

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 184    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 148    ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 373   

Native/Non-native: Native

For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

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Barren Strawberry (Geum fragarioides) flowers

The bright yellow flowers of Barren Strawberry.

Barren Strawberry (Geum fragarioides) flowers
Photograph by Graham Buck

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