Shuangyashan Strawberries

Shuangyashan Strawberries

　　Strawberries, also known as red berries, foreign berries, or ground berries, are a type of red fruit. The term "strawberry" refers to plants in the genus Fragaria of the Rosaceae family, which are perennial herbs. There are over 50 known species worldwide, originally from Europe.

The strawberry is heart-shaped, bright red and tender, with juicy flesh that is sweet and tangy, and has a uniquely rich fruity fragrance. Due to their excellent color, aroma, taste, and high nutritional value — especially their rich vitamin C content, which aids digestion — strawberries have been dubbed the "queen of fruits."

Not only are strawberries juicy and delicious, but they also offer significant health benefits. They can improve skin tone, relieve diarrhea, and ease certain illnesses. At the same time, strawberries help strengthen gums, freshen breath, and soothe the throat.

Strawberries were introduced to China in the 20th century. Today, the United States, Poland, and Russia are among the world's top strawberry-producing countries. Strawberry cultivation in China has a relatively short history and is mostly carried out in urban suburbs, with major producing cities including Beijing, Tianjin, Shenyang, and Hangzhou.