| Plants of the Forest | |||
| Common Name: | Wood Strawberry | Scientific Name: | Fragaria californica |
| Blooms: | (January - June) | Native: | Yes. Native of the area |
| Special Comments: | Native strawberries tend to grow near streams or in shaded woods. In Marcel's Forest, wild strawberries can be found at Pourroy's Garden where a natural seep is suspected to exist. They bloom in spring and bear fruit in June. Botanists K. Lyons and M. B. Cuneo-Lazaneo report that some tribes of Native Americans made tea from the leaves to prevent dysentary. | ||
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