This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant
named `TAMIR`. This new strawberry plant named `TAMIR` is primarily
adapted to the climate and growing conditions of the growing conditions
of the Sharon coastal plain, at 32.degree. latitude, located in Israel,
and is primarily characterized by low amounts of runners (stolons)
production in the propagating nursery; no chilling requirement for flower
induction; very early fruit production from the first week of November in
Israel; moderate plant size with open, flattened habit; fruiting trusses
position level with foliage; large fruit size, orange-red in color; high
fruit firmness even in high temperatures; juicy fruit texture with strong
flavor; very nice appearance with yellowish achenes over bright red fruit
skin; and high field tolerance to powdery mildew.