Fragaria chiloensis, commonly known as Beach Strawberry, Chilean Strawberry, or Coastal Strawberry, is an evergreen perennial herb native to the Pacific Ocean coasts of North and South America, including California, Oregon, Washington, and parts of British Columbia, as well as Hawaii. It typically grows to 6–12 inches tall and has a spreading habit, with runners that can root to form new plants. The leaves are trifoliate with relatively thick, glossy green leaflets. The white flowers, which are produced in spring and early summer, are followed by the edible red fruit that is smaller but often more flavorful than commercial strawberries. The fruit is sold as a delicacy in some South American produce markets. In its native habitat, Fragaria chiloensis is adapted to sandy soils in coastal dunes and bluffs, often above the high tide line in temperate to warm-temperate regions.

The Beach Strawberry is valued for its ornamental qualities, including its attractive foliage and fruit, as well as its ability to stabilize soil in coastal gardens. It is used in landscaping for ground cover, in rock gardens, and for erosion control. This strawberry species is drought-tolerant once established and prefers well-drained soils with regular to moderate water. It thrives in full sun to part shade conditions. While it is not commonly afflicted by serious diseases or pests, it can host the strawberry aphid, Chaetosiphon fragaefolii, which is a vector of the strawberry mild yellow-edge virus. Gardeners should be aware of this potential issue and manage aphid populations accordingly.CC BY-SA 4.0