Geography and History of Strawberries Strawberries are native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, and cultivated varieties are widely grown throughout the world. The fruits are rich in vitamin C and are commonly eaten fresh as a dessert fruit, are used as a pastry or pie filling, and may be preserved in many ways. There are over a hundred species of Strawberries that are found growing in temperate regions all around the world. Yet, it was the union…