Native in the Pacific Northwest, found in sand dunes and sea bluffs. Each plant will quickly multiply by runners to form a solid groundcover. As with all strawberries, the best vigor is from young plants so it is good to thin out the oldest plants occasionally. The fruit is attractive to birds, deer, racoons, squirrels, and other wildlife. It can be made into jams or simply eaten out of hand. The shiny leaves may be made into a tea for diarrhea, or crushed and applied as a poultice for burns.

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