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General Information

Duchesnea filipendula is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.10 metres tall.
It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - China.

Habitat

Not known

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	0.10 m
Pollinators	Insects
Self-fertile	Yes
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. Judging by other members of this genus it probably prefers a moist but well-drained soil in a sunny position and grows well in a rock garden.
This species is cultivated for its edible fruit in China[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked[, ]. The fruit has the appearance and texture of a strawberry but very little flavour[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a sunny position in a greenhouse. Germination usually takes place within 1 - 6 weeks or more at 15°c. A period of cold stratification may speed up germination. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.
Division of runners in spring or late summer. Very easy, they can be planted out straight into their permanent positions.