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The evolution of the strawberry

It’s peak season for a popular summer fruit: strawberries. But it took some time to become the juicy, plump and sweet fruit we know today.

WBUR’s Andrea Shea talks with food historian Susan Benjamin about the riveting evolution of the strawberry.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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Andrea Shea