Strawberry Tree
Arbutus unedo — Ericaceae
Italiano: Corbezzolo — Albatru/Lioni
Description
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) belongs to the Ericaceae family and is native to Europe. It thrives in Mediterranean scrub, Coastal hills, Acidic woods environments across regions including Italy, Spain, Greece, France_South. Botanically, Strawberry Tree is red berries jam distillate. Slow maturation. Simultaneous flowers fruits.. It is also known locally as Albatru/Lioni. The edible parts include Fruits. With an edibility rating of 5/10, it ranks as a moderate wild food source. Harvesting is best done during December, November and October. Nutritionally, Strawberry Tree stands out for its Vitamin E (1.5mg, 10% DV), Vitamin C (5.0mg, 6% DV) and Vitamin K (5.0mg, 4% DV). It also provides 0.8g protein and 4.0g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, Strawberry Tree offers a Sweet-bitter flavor profile. Jam liqueur. Common culinary applications include jam, liqueur. Popular preparations include Arbutus jam, Arbutus liqueur, Wild vegetable stir-fry, Steamed wild greens. For storage, jam 12mo. Safety note: No toxicity. Antinutrient content is moderate tannins. Safe lookalike species include Strawberry superficial. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.
🌿 Foraging Tips
🍳 Recipe: Arbutus jam
This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.
Edibility
Harvest Calendar
Nutrition (per 100g)
Culinary Uses: jam, liqueur Storage: Jam 12mo
Recipes
- Arbutus jam
- Arbutus liqueur
- Wild vegetable stir-fry
- Steamed wild greens
- Vegetable tart
- Wild winter pesto made from Strawberry Tree
- Traditional Strawberry Tree soup
- Strawberry Tree and potato frittata
