Family: Rosaceae/ Rose
Ecology/ Botany:
The tiny blooms turn into tiny strawberries that are bursting with flavor. It’s a perennial that grows close to the ground in openings of many different forest types. It’s versatile and common in many habitats.
Medicinal/Traditional/Other Uses:
The leaves and berries are cooling and soothing. They can ease menopausal or menstrual symptoms, soothe an upset stomach, and treat diarrhea. Indigenous North Americans ate the berries and have used an infusion of the leaves to flavor cooked roots or as a remedy for diarrhea.
References/Other useful Links:
Parish, Coupe, Lloyd. 1996. Plants of Southern Interior British Columbia. B. C. Ministry of Forests and Lone Pine Publishing.