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Strawberry tree

Arbutus unedo

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇱🇾 Libya 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Ericales (Ericales)
Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Arbutus
Species
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry tree)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish medronheiro
French arbousier
German Erdbeerbaum
Portuguese Medronheiro
Arabic قطلب غربي
Turkish katlab

Similar Species in Arbutus

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Arizona madrone
Arbutus arizonica
Least Concern
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Greek Strawberry Tree
Arbutus andrachne
Least Concern
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Laurelwood
Arbutus menziesii
Least Concern
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Libyan Strawberry Tree
Arbutus pavarii
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Strawberry tree?
The scientific name of Strawberry tree is Arbutus unedo. It belongs to the genus Arbutus.
What is the conservation status of Strawberry tree?
Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Strawberry tree live?
Strawberry tree is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, France, Libya, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Strawberry tree belong to?
Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) belongs to the genus Arbutus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ericaceae.
Is Strawberry tree endangered?
No, Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Strawberry tree belong to?
Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Strawberry tree?
The closest relatives of Strawberry tree in the genus Arbutus include Arizona madrone, Greek Strawberry Tree, Laurelwood, Libyan Strawberry Tree.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Arbutus — 5 Species

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Arizona madrone
Arbutus arizonica
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Greek Strawberry Tree
Arbutus andrachne
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Laurelwood
Arbutus menziesii
LC 🐾
Libyan Strawberry Tree
Arbutus pavarii
VU
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Strawberry tree
Arbutus unedo
LC
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