aka Wood Strawberry, Greenleaf Strawberry. There are three species of strawberry in the Park, one with blue-green leaves and two with green leaves, which are quite similar. F. crinita has a silvery leaf tip. F. vesca is more common and can cover large patches. The smooth leaves have three leaflets 1/2" - 2" (15 - 50 mm). The 1/2" - 3/4" rose-like flower is distinctive with five tightly spaced petals. Usually found in open woods and along trails to 4,000' elevation. (ref. Biek)
Trail Notes:
Trail/Hike: Crystal Lakes
Date: June 22, 2007
Location: midway between trailhead at Crystal Creek (photo) and Crystal Lakes
