Fragaria × ananassa (Duchesne ex Weston) Duchesne ex Rozier

Virginia strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) is a creeping herb up to 10-20 cm long of the Rosaceae family, native to Chile, now cultivated in highlands such as Lembang, Batu, and Berastagi. Its anthocyanin, polyphenol, and vitamin C content makes this fruit rich in antioxidants. Strawberry is believed to help prevent cancer and maintain eye and brain health.

Grows in highlands of 1,000-1,500 m above sea level, with relatively cool air temperature of 22-28°C, not overly strong sunlight, air humidity of 80-90%, and rainfall of 600-700 mm/year. Prefers sandy land containing clay on mountain slopes rich in organic matter for nutrient supply.

• Stem short, appearing stemless and creeping in nature, soft-textured, and non-woody.
• Leaves compound, having 3 leaflets, green on top, pale green underneath, oval-shaped, has coarse serrations along the edge except near the leaflet base.
• Flowers bisexual or unisexual with dioecious plants. Corolla with 5 segments, ovate-shaped, white with many pistils surrounded by yellow stamens. Sepals and petals not fused.
• Fruit a berry, cone to round shape. Young fruit yellowish-green turning red or reddish-yellow when ripe, 1.2-1.8 mm in diameter.
• Seeds very small, each fruit has many seeds, located between the flesh, inner skin and other inner parts, oblong round shape, brownish and blackish in color.

Propagated by seed and vegetative seedlings (offsets and stolons/runners).

Thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, panthothenic acid, pyridoxine, ellagic acid, flavonoid (anthocyanin).

Whitens teeth, prevents cancer, inflammation and allergies, treats acne, astringent, smooths skin, maintains eye and brain health.

• Prepare strawberry leaves as needed, then wash thoroughly with running water.
• Air-dry in an open space.
• Once dry, store in a closed container.

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