Are Mock Strawberries Edible?

ABSTRACT: Abstract (no other info in issue): Mock, or Indian, strawberries (Duchesnea indica) are similar in appearance to the edible wild strawberry (Frageria virginiana). Both grow abundantly in lawns and fields. Mock strawberries are considered inedible, however, toxicity is not documented.

What happens if you eat a mock strawberry?

Upon eating a mock strawberry, the first thing you will notice is the lack of juice. They're rather dry. The taste of a mock strawberry isn't exactly pleasant, either, being slightly bitter with an aftertaste much like cucumber or watermelon. ... The mock strawberry grows in similar conditions to the wild strawberry.

What are mock strawberries used for?

Medicinal use of Mock Strawberry:

It is used in the treatment of boils and abscesses, weeping eczema, ringworm, stomatitis, laryngitis, acute tonsillitis, snake and insect bites and traumatic injuries. A decoction of the leaves is used in the treatment of swellings.