Tag: Garden strawberry

While commonly referred to as a berry, botanically, the strawberry is not a true berry but an aggregate accessory fruit. Its classification as a soft fruit, however, depends on whether you are using a culinary or a scientific definition. This distinction explains why this beloved treat fits into both categories, depending on the context.

Did you know that wild strawberries ($Fragaria vesca$) possess a far more intense and aromatic flavor profile than most of their larger, cultivated garden counterparts ($Fragaria imes ananassa$)? Foragers and backyard gardeners alike want to know how to tell the difference between wild strawberries and regular strawberries to ensure they are picking the most flavorful fruit, and to safely avoid common imposters like the mock strawberry.