Why Do We Call Strawberries “Strawberries”? – The Fact a Day – #74

Fact #74

Overview:
In today’s fact we learn about Strawberries! Mr. Toes teaches us about where the Strawberry got its name.

The Fact a Day:
The exact origin of the name strawberry is unknown, but is likely a mis-pronunciation of the words “strewn berry” which references how the plant grows by running along the ground making the berries look strewn about on the ground.

Fact References:

1. https://ipm.missouri.edu/
2. https://www.almanac.com/
3. https://saultonline.com/
4. https://www.snopes.com/

Fact References:

1. Mentos
2. Pringles
3. Tootsie Pops