A form of the Eurasian wild or wood strawberry, Fragaria vesca, of Alpine regions, which typically has larger fruits and a longer fruiting season than its parent form, and is often cultivated.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Philip Miller (1691–1771), horticulturist and writer.
Definition of alpine strawberry in US English:
alpine strawberry
noun
A form of the Eurasian wild or wood strawberry, Fragaria vesca, of Alpine regions, which typically has larger fruits and a longer fruiting season than its parent form, and is often cultivated.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Philip Miller (1691–1771), horticulturist and writer.