Amédée-François Frézier (1682–1773) was the first to bring back specimens of Fragaria chiloensis to the Old World.
The New World species of strawberry, Fragaria chiloensis, which had been introduced into France by Amédée-François Frézier (1682–1773), flourished in the marine climate of Plougastel.
The most characteristic product of Purén is the white strawberry which is one of two species of strawberry that were hybridized to create the modern garden strawberry.
Fragaria vesca | Fragaria | Fragaria chiloensis | Fragaria viridis | ''Fragaria vesca'' alongside the Elwha River trail in Olympic National Park |