Strawberries: The Sweet and Juicy Delight

⁣Strawberries have been enjoyed for centuries. Ancient Romans valued them not only for their flavor but also for their medicinal properties. However, the strawberries we know today are quite different from their wild ancestors. The modern garden strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) originated in France in the 18th century from a cross between wild strawberries from North America and Chile.