Common Name: Himalayan Strawberry
Scientific Name: Fragaria nubicola
Family: Rosaceae
Nepali name: Bhuin ainselu ( भुई अईसेलु )
Size: 20cm (height)
Location: Timang, Manang
Commonly found in areas ranging from 1600m to 4000m these plants are found on mountain slopes and forests. Flowers are white and start blooming from April to June and fruits from July to August are edible having a sweet taste. This plant is also considered as a herb.
Please feel free to comment below if the above species has been misidentified.
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