Fragaria virginiana subspecies glauca
(Wild Strawberry)
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Montane, subalpine. Meadows, openings. Spring, summer.
"Virginiana" is a common species name given either because the plant was first collected in Virginia or to honor that colony/state. (The same is true of such names as "Canadensis", "Missouriensis", "Arizonica"....)
