Wild Strawberry
atuomko’mink
The Wild Strawberry is a small, herbaceous plant with white flowers and red, heart-shaped fruit that grows less than 30 centimeters tall. It is found worldwide in open woodlands, meadows, and savannah ecosystems. High in essential vitamins, Wild Strawberries were used by Indigenous peoples to treat digestive issues, diarrhea, and urinary problems.
So you know
Where to find this species
Metepenagiag
Red Bank
Home to 34 species
Ugpi’ganjig
Eel River Bar
Home to 29 species
Oinpegitjoig
Pabineau
Home to 27 species
Natoaganeg
Eel Ground
Home to 30 species
Elsipogtog
Big Cove
Home to 29 species
L’nui Menikuk
Indian Island
Home to 38 species
Amlamgog
Fort Folly
Home to 25 species
Tjipõgtõtjg
Buctouche
Home to 28 species
Fun facts
- The average strawberry has about 200 seeds – on the outside!
- Each seed is considered a separate fruit.