The Big Coconut: Strawberries

Scientific Name: Fragaria ananassa

Strawberries originated from France, these were cultivated in the 17th century and these were considered as ornamental plants before. It has a scaly leaf and if you touch it, you can really feel its roughness. Stalks are hairy and the leaves are spiky at times. The flowers are white in color, producing white berries after a couple of days, then these berries turns red. The fruits have a sweet aroma when ripe which can attract pests.

Strawberries are good for the eyes and they are also good for the skin. They are also known to prevent cancer and lower blood pressure. Strawberries are also good for enhancing brain memory and also prevent birth-defects.

In culinary Strawberries are used as jams, jellies and flavoring. Strawberries are also made into ice creams, pies and milkshakes.