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WOOD STRAWBERRY – Fragaria vesca L.
We have collected interesting facts that you may not know.Meet the berry you thought you knew everything about.
Strawberries are not a berry, but an overgrown receptacle.The real fruits of strawberries are small seeds-nuts that are located on its surface. Therefore, you are more likely to eat very small nuts on the receptacle, rather than berries.
Strawberries and apple trees are relatives. Strawberries, like apple trees, belong to the Rosaceae family.
Strawberries were introduced into cultivation back in the 15th century. Today there are more than 600 types of this unique berry.
In France, this berry is firmly established as a strong aphrodisiac. In the 18th century, young couples were traditionally served strawberry soup with cream, borage, and sprinkled with powdered sugar.
In the Belgian city of Vepion there is a strawberry museum. It is also unofficially considered the world capital of this berry culture.
What interesting things do you know about strawberries?