The difference between snakeberry and wild strawberry is mainly reflected in leaves, flowers and fruits.

The leaves of Duchesnea indica are rhombic, oblong or obovate. Flowers are solitary, with yellow petals. The inside of the fruit is solid and the pulp is white. However, the leaves of wild strawberries are oval or obovate with cymes and white. Its fruit is bright in color, fluffy on the surface and hollow inside.