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species 13,184 observations

Beach Strawberry

Fragaria chiloensis

Status
native
Keystone
90 caterpillar species raised on Fragaria ground covers
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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105 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Isabella Tiger Moth, Ipsilon Dart Moth, North American Common Gray, Horned Spanworm Moth 61
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Bristly Rose Sawfly 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Monomorium ergatogyna, Ruffed Grouse, Western Flower Thrips, American Robin 12
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Pearl Crescent, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Coastal Green Hairstreak, Common Eastern Bumble Bee 31

Children

  • Coastal Strawberry
  • Hawaiian Strawberry
  • Pacific Beach Strawberry
  • Chilean Strawberry

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Ground covers
Light
Full sun Part shade Full shade
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Medium
Drought tolerant
Yes
Plant type
Ground cover Perennial Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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