What is this plant growing in neighbor's yard? - Ask Extension
I'm attaching a photo of a plant growing in our neighbor's yard. I was wondering if you could tell me what it is. As you can see, it has a yellow ...
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What is this plant growing in neighbor's yard? #188971
Asked June 06, 2014, 4:11 PM EDT
I'm attaching a photo of a plant growing in our neighbor's yard. I was wondering if you could tell me what it is. As you can see, it has a yellow flower and a red berry. I'm worried about children trying to eat them.
Thank you.
renee
Thank you.
renee
Boulder County Colorado
Expert Response
Renee,
this is Mock Strawberry (Duchesnea indica). It is planted as a groundcover, but it becomes very rampant and often invades lawns and neighboring properties.
Fruits look like strawberries - I see why you'd have concern about kids eating them.
They are not listed as toxic, but they are tasteless and woody - not very palatable. If you saw a child pick one and try to eat it, you probably see them spit it out soon after!
this is Mock Strawberry (Duchesnea indica). It is planted as a groundcover, but it becomes very rampant and often invades lawns and neighboring properties.
Fruits look like strawberries - I see why you'd have concern about kids eating them.
They are not listed as toxic, but they are tasteless and woody - not very palatable. If you saw a child pick one and try to eat it, you probably see them spit it out soon after!
