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Potentilla indica

Potentilla indica
“Time spent amongst trees is never wasted time.” - Katrina Mayer
Potentilla indica known commonly as mock strawberry, Indian-strawberry, or false strawberry, often referred to as a backyard strawberry. According to the Food and Drug Administration, "Mock, or Indian strawberries", while possibly less delicious than wild strawberries, don't produce toxicity when ingested".

Some guides say that they are poisonous but that's false, a bellyache maybe if you eat too many. Believe it or not, this little fellow is an exotic invasive in many areas. It's believed to have originated in China and Japan and the tropical Asian region of India and Southeast Asia.


Photo Credits: Sirojan
Written By: Afra Banu
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Location: Dayagama, Sri Lanka

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