Fragaria Vesca Collection

Bull-headed Shrike and Bluebird with Saxifrage and Wild Strawberry (Mozu, ruri... c. 1834. Creator: Hokusai)
Bull-headed Shrike and Bluebird with Saxifrage and Wild Strawberry (Mozu, ruri, yukinoshita, hebi-ichigo), from an untitled series of flowers and birds, Japan, c. 1834

Smeathmans furrow bee (Lasioglossum smeathmanellum), feeding on wild alpine strawberry (Fragaria vesca), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. December

Fruits, fruits legumieres
5324570 Fruits, fruits legumieres by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Fruits, fruits legumieres. Varieties of strawberry, Fragaria vesca)

Wild strawberry on forest floor in autumn, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Wood Strawberry, Fragaria Vesca (colour litho)
2802719 Wood Strawberry, Fragaria Vesca (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wood Strawberry, Fragaria Vesca)

Strawberry cultivated - Strawberry, Fragaria ananassa, showing flower, leaf, ripe fruit
FLO4603275 Strawberry cultivated - Strawberry, Fragaria ananassa, showing flower, leaf, ripe fruit, roots and section through fruit

Wild strawberry, Fragaria vesca (One-leaved strawberry or strawberry of Versailles, Fragaria monophylla)
FLO4585719 Wild strawberry, Fragaria vesca (One-leaved strawberry or strawberry of Versailles, Fragaria monophylla). Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William

Wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca) Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland, June 2009

Plant watercolours by Elizabeth Twining
From a bound volume watercolour drawings of plants : including the originals for her Illustrations of the Natural Order of Plants. Watercolour on paper. c. 1840s by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Wild strawberry, woodland strawberry -Fragaria vesca-, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Strawberries (Fragaria vesca) on a tree bark, garden strawberry

Fragaria vesca, Wild Strawberry plant

Fragaria vesca; Wild Strawberry

Fragaria vesca; Wild Strawberry

Fragaria vesca; Wild Strawberry

Fragraria vesca (Wild strawberries), fresh and dried leaves, fresh berries, and crushed berries

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria vesca), Rosaceae, herbaceous perennial plant cultivated for its fruit
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume III, Plate 58 by Francesco Peyrolery: Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria vesca), Rosaceae

Woodland strawberry - Fragaria vesca (Fragaria maior et minor) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Wild strawberries (Fragaria vesca) C016 / 3358
Wild strawberries (Fragaria vesca), artwork

Strawberry pollen, SEM
Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) pollen grain, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification: x2000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Wild strawberry flower and fruit
Flower and fruit of wild strawberry. Dorset, UK May 2011

Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca)
A single fruit of Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca)

Wild strawberry stamens, SEM
Wild strawberry stamens. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the stamens of the flower of a wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca), showing pollen grains (yellow)

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"Fragaria vesca: A Delightful Journey into the World of Wild Strawberries" Discover the enchanting world of Fragaria vesca, commonly known as wild alpine strawberry. This captivating plant has been a subject of fascination for centuries, attracting not only bees like the Smeathmans furrow bee but also artists and botanists alike. Elizabeth Twining's exquisite watercolours beautifully capture the essence of this delicate fruit-bearing plant. Her intricate illustrations bring to life the vibrant colors and intricate details that make Fragaria vesca so unique. From its humble beginnings on forest floors in autumn at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, to its cultivation as a garden favorite like Fragaria ananassa, this versatile species never fails to impress. Its roots run deep through history, with even Lambert Junior's color litho showcasing its allure. Often referred to as woodland strawberry or one-leaved strawberry due to its petite size and elegant appearance. William Curtis' botanical illustration from The Botanical Magazine in 1787 perfectly captures its charm and grace. Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau's botanical plate by Pierre Antoine Poiteau showcases another variety called Virginia Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana), highlighting the rich diversity within this remarkable genus. Whether found in Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland or adorning tree bark in gardens worldwide, these strawberries continue to captivate our senses with their sweet aroma and delectable taste. Their presence evokes a sense of nostalgia while reminding us of nature's bountiful offerings. As we admire antique engravings illustrating Fragaria vesca's beauty and intricacy, let us celebrate this remarkable plant that has delighted generations with its luscious fruits legumieres. So next time you stumble upon wild alpine strawberries or enjoy a cultivated garden variety, take a moment to appreciate the wonders – truly a gift from nature.