Sow seeds in the fall over a sand-humus mixture as alternate method of propagation. Some wild forms seem to have larger flowers than the norm and deserve special attention. All groups of First Peoples knew and enjoyed the wild strawberry. Mostly people simply ate the fruits wild off the vine. This was especially a fun event for young children.
Wild strawberries make excellent jam but getting enough berries is a challenge.
Anti-diarrhoea medicines for children are made from the leaves. Wild strawberries can hardly be beat as delicious fruit. Combined with the ability for vigorous growth on sunny, sandy disturbed sites, they are an ideal edible ground cover substitute for lawns. For more information on native plants contact Richard Hebda at the Royal British Columbia Museum. All rights reserved.