cross-posted from: https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/p/crimedad/705606624585230357
Wild strawberries?
Spotted them while mowing my lawn this afternoon.
Possibly a mock strawberry?
this post was submitted on 10 Jun 2024
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I actually prefer these to true strawberries. They’re much more subtle and interesting.
Ah yes, that has to be it. I've been had!
I'm inclined to agree with @Catoblepas and say mock strawberry. If you recall seeing or see yellow flowers on the plants that's another indication that it's P. indica
Also that the strawberry is turned up instead of hanging down is another indication of a mock strawberry.
But in any case they should be edible (please correct me if I'm wrong!) :)
Definitely edible, certainly not selectively bred for flavor.
It's always good to confirm a species ID with multiple indicators!
I don't recall any flowers, but the fruity part looks just like in the mock strawberry wiki article.
Agreed, and the fruit is identical to our mock strawberries so I feel comfortable with the ID, but it's always good to confirm a species ID with multiple indicators
Agreeing with everyone else, Potentilla indica seems likely. The fruits taste watery, not desirable but not toxic.
I recommend the app Flora Incognita, it is damn good.
Take a picture of the leaves or flower or whole plant, it often gives a direct answer.
That picture is not that usable, the leaf is too blurry.
But yes Flora Incognita also gives Potentilla indica.