Strawberry is a low-growing perennial fruit crop in the Rosaceae family. Plants form compact rosettes with trifoliate, serrated leaves and produce runners for vegetative propagation.
Flowers are white with yellow centres, developing into aggregate accessory fruits with red flesh studded with small dry achenes (seeds) on the surface. The receptacle (commonly called the berry) is the edible part, consumed fresh, frozen, or processed.
Cultivated in cool to mild climates with well-drained soil, suited to open field, raised beds, and protected production systems. Notable for its distinctive aroma, sensitivity to waterlogging, and requirement for adequate chilling in some cultivar types.