Horticulture/Waldsteinia fragarioides

Barren Strawberry is an herbaceous ground cover grown for its dense growth and showy spring flowers. The "barren" in the name refers to its having no showy fruits.

Description
Barren strawberry is a creeping herbaceous ground cover, with vaguely strawberry-like leaves and large yellow flowers that appear in spring.

Uses
This plant makes a good ground cover for weed suppression in low-maintenance gardens.