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Alpine Strawberry
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Alpine Strawberry

Fragaria vesca
In the United States: Native · also called woodland strawberry, wild strawberry

Honeybees primarily visit Fragaria vesca for its abundant pollen during early to mid-season bloom, with nectar rewards being minimal per flower but available across many blooms. Peak foraging occurs in spring through early summer in temperate zones, supporting colony buildup after winter. The species forms low mats via stolons, tolerating light shade and moist soils, though heavy fruiting may draw deer or other browsers.

Nectarlow
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) April–August
Duration~2 months
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
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