Ugniberry

By Admin, on October 27th, 2011

Ugniberry by Wallygrom on Flickr

Ugni molinae

Common Name Uni.

Family Myrtaceae.

Synonyms Eugenia ugni. Ugni molinae.

Known Hazards None known.

Range S. America - Chile.

Physical Characteristics

Ugni molinae is an evergreen Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a medium rate.

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Strawberry introduction and cultivation

By Admin, on October 6th, 2011

Strawberry Author Jens Jäpel on Wikimedia Commons

Latin name

Fragaria × ananassa

The garden strawberry, Fragaria × ananassa, is a hybrid species that is cultivated worldwide for its fruit, the (common) strawberry. The fruit (which is not actually a berry, but an aggregate accessory fruit) is widely appreciated for its characteristic aroma, bright . . . → Read More: Strawberry introduction and cultivation

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Strawberry Tree

By Admin, on September 29th, 2011

Strawberry Tree Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net).

Arbutus unedo, commonly called Strawberry Tree, Apple of Cain, or Cane Apple, is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Ericaceae, native to the Mediterranean region and western Europe north to western France and Ireland. Due to its presence in South West Ireland, it . . . → Read More: Strawberry Tree

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