Mock Strawberry – Edible?
Q: Are these edible strawberries? They are growing in the shady parts of my yard. The fruit is very small.
A: Mock strawberry is a non-native weed only slightly related to “real” strawberry. It’s flowers are yellow while those of edible strawberry are white or pink. The fruit of mock strawberry is not poisonous but the taste is bland and dry. You won’t really like to eat them.