Mulberry (plant)

	Mulberry (plant) Mulberry generally refers to various deciduous trees in the genus '' Morus''. Mulberry a part of the common names of several other plants: * Chinese mulberry, several species in the genus ''Morus'', as well as ''Maclura tricuspidata'' * Indian mulberry, two species in the genus ''Morinda'' * Paper mulberry (''Broussonetia papyrifera'', syn. ''Morus papyrifera'') * '' Ficus sycomorus'', fig-mulberry * '' Hedycarya angustifolia'', Australian mulberry, native mulberry * ''Morus mesozygia'', black mulberry, African mulberry * ''Morus serrata'', Himalayan mulberry * '' Morus rubra'', red mulberry * '' Morus alba'', white mulberry * ''Pipturus argenteus The ''argenteus'' ( ''argentei'', 'of silver') was a silver coin produced by the Roman Empire from the time of Diocletian's coinage reform in AD 294 to ca. AD 310. It was of similar weight and fineness to the denarius of the time of Nero. The co ... '', native mulberry, native to Australia {{Plant common name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Morus (plant) ''Morus'', a genus of flowering plants in the family Moraceae, consists of diverse species of deciduous trees commonly known as mulberries, growing wild and under cultivation in many temperate world regions. Generally, the genus has 64 identified species, three of which are well-known and are ostensibly named for the fruit color of the best-known cultivar: white, red, and black mulberry (''Morus alba'', '' M. rubra'', and '' M. nigra'', respectively), with numerous cultivars. ''M. alba'' is native to South Asia, but is widely distributed across Europe, Southern Africa, South America, and North America. ''M. alba'' is also the species most preferred by the silkworm, and is regarded as an invasive species in Brazil and the United States. The closely related genus ''Broussonetia'' is also commonly known as mulberry, notably the paper mulberry (''Broussonetia papyrifera''). Description Mulberries are fast-growing when young, and can grow to tall. The leaves ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chinese Mulberry Chinese mulberry is a common name for several trees and may refer to: * '' Morus'', the mulberry genus, with several species widely cultivated in China for production of fruit and silk ''Morus alba'', the most commonly cultivated mulberry in China, and the preferred feed for silkworms '' Morus australis'', cultivated in China and native to southeast Asia ** '' Morus multicaulis'', now classified as a variety of ''Morus alba'' * ''Maclura tricuspidata'', a plant related to the mulberries of the genus ''Morus'', which produces similar edible fruits See also * List of plants known as mulberry Mulberry generally refers to various deciduous trees in the genus ''Morus (plant), Morus''. Mulberry a part of the common names of several other plants: * Chinese mulberry, several species in the genus ''Morus'', as well as ''Maclura tricuspidata' ... {{plant common name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Indian Mulberry Indian mulberry may refer to: * '' Morinda citrifolia'', widely distributed tropically and may be used as a food source * ''Morinda tinctoria ''Morinda tinctoria'', commonly known as aal or Indian mulberry (though these common names also refer to ''Morinda citrifolia''), is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae, native to southern Asia. It is an evergreen shrub or smal ...'', native to southern Asia and cultivated as a dye source See also * List of plants known as mulberry {{Plant common name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paper Mulberry The paper mulberry (''Broussonetia papyrifera'', syn. ''Morus papyrifera'' L.) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is native to Asia,''Broussonetia papyrifera''. Flora of North America. where its range includes Taiwan , China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Myanmar , and India. It is widely cultivated elsewhere and it grows as an introduced species in parts of Europe, the United States, and Africa. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ficus Sycomorus ''Ficus sycomorus'', called the sycamore fig or the fig-mulberry (because the leaves resemble those of the mulberry), sycamore, or sycomore, is a fig species that has been cultivated since ancient times. The term ''sycamore'' spelled with an A has also been used for unrelated trees: the great maple, ''Acer pseudoplatanus'', or plane trees, ''Platanus''. The spelling "sycomore", with an O rather than an A as the second vowel is, if used, specific to ''Ficus sycomorus''. Distribution ''Ficus sycomorus'' is native to Africa south of the Sahel and north of the Tropic of Capricorn, also excluding the central-west rainforest areas. It also grows naturally in Lebanon; in the southern Arabian Peninsula; in Cyprus; in very localised areas in Madagascar; and in Israel, Palestine and Egypt. In its native habitat, the tree is usually found in rich soils along rivers and in mixed woodlands. Description ''Ficus sycomorus'' grows to 20 m tall and has a considerable spread, with a dense roun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Hedycarya Angustifolia ''Hedycarya angustifolia'', also known as the native mulberry or Australian mulberry, is a rainforest plant of south and eastern Australia. Its habitat is cool gullies and moist temperate forests, often at high altitude. Occasionally it is seen bordering sclerophyll forests. The range of natural distribution is from King Island (39° S) in Bass Strait up to the Australian mainland in the state of Victoria, through New South Wales to the Conondale Range (26° S) in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast of south east Queensland. Description A shrub or small tree, though it occasionally can reach a height of 20 metres and a trunk diameter of 40 cm. The trunk is usually crooked with more than one main stem. The bark is thin; grey or fawn in colour, and is fairly smooth with some vertical lines. Leaves alternate, toothed, ovate to lanceolate with a pointed tip; 8 to 20 cm long. The leaf stalk is 8 to 20 mm long. The midrib is raised below the leaf, but sunken a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Morus Mesozygia ''Morus mesozygia'', known as black mulberry or African mulberry, is a small- to medium-sized forest tree of Tropical Africa. Its leaves and fruit provide food for the mantled guereza, a colobus monkey native to much of Tropical Africa, and for the common chimpanzee of West and Central Africa. It is also a commercial hardwood. The trees can be found in Ngogo in Kibale National Park in Uganda }), is a landlocked country in East Africa East Africa, Eastern Africa, or East of Africa, is the eastern subregion of the African continent. In the United Nations Statistics Division scheme of geographic regions, 10-11-(16) territor ..., where they are a food source for chimpanzees. References External links Flora of West Tropical Africa Fruits originating in Africa Trees of Africa mesozygia {{Moraceae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Morus Serrata ''Morus serrata'', known as Himalayan mulberry, is a species of mulberry native to the Himalaya and the mountains of southwestern China, at altitudes of up to . It is a small deciduous tree growing to tall. The leaves are long and broad and are densely hairy on the veins underneath, with the upper surface hairless. The edible fruit is a long compound cluster of several small drupes that are red when ripe. It is considered by some authorities to be a variety Variety may refer to: Arts and entertainment Entertainment formats * Variety (radio) * Variety show, in theater and television Films * ''Variety'' (1925 film), a German silent film directed by Ewald Andre Dupont * ''Variety'' (1935 film), ... or subspecies of white mulberry (''M. alba'') and is also similar to black mulberry (''M. nigra''). References External linksFlora of China: ''Morus serrata''– eFloras.org serrata Flora of West Himalaya Flora of Tibet Trees of Pakistan {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Morus Rubra ''Morus rubra'', commonly known as the red mulberry, is a species of mulberry native to eastern and central North America. It is found from Ontario, Minnesota Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ..., and Vermont south to southern Florida, and west as far as southeastern South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and central Texas. There have been reports of isolated populations (very likely naturalized) in New Mexico, Idaho, and British Columbia. Common in the United States, it is listed as an endangered species in Canada,Ambrose, J. D., & Kirk, D. (2004). National Recovery Strategy for Red Mulberry (Morus rubra L.). Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Guelph, Ontario, Canada and is susceptible to Hybrid (biology), hybridization with the invasive species, invasive white mulberry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Morus Alba ''Morus alba'', known as white mulberry, common mulberry and silkworm mulberry, is a fast-growing, small to medium-sized mulberry tree which grows to tall. It is generally a short-lived tree with a lifespan comparable to that of humans, although there are some specimens known to be more than 250 years old. The species is native to India and is widely cultivated and naturalized elsewhere (including United States, Mexico, Australia, Kyrgyzstan, Argentina, Turkey, Iran, and many others). The white mulberry is widely cultivated to feed the silkworms employed in the commercial production of silk. It is also notable for the rapid release of its pollen, which is launched at greater than half the speed of sound. Its berries are edible when ripe. Description On young, vigorous shoots, the leaves may be up to long, and deeply and intricately lobed, with the lobes rounded. On older trees, the leaves are generally long, unlobed, cordate at the base and rounded to acuminate at the tip, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Pipturus ''Pipturus'' is a flowering plant genus in the nettle family, Urticaceae. Selected species * ''Pipturus albidus'' (Hook. & Arn.) A.Gray ex H.Mann – ''Māmaki'' (Hawaii) * '' Pipturus arborescens'' ( Link) C.B.Rob., 1911 * '' Pipturus argenteus'' (G.Forst.) Wedd., 1869 – Queensland grass-cloth plant, native mulberry * '' Pipturus forbesii'' Krajina Krajina () is a Slavic toponym, meaning ' frontier' or 'march'. The term is related to ''kraj'' or ''krai'', originally meaning 'edge'Rick Derksen (2008), ''Etymological Dictionary of the Slavic Inherited Lexicon'', Brill: Leiden-Boston, page 244 a ... * '' Pipturus platyphyllus'' Wedd. * '' Pipturus schaeferi'' J.Florence ( French Polynesia) ''Pipturus argenteus'' flowers and fruit References External links Urticaceae genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Urticaceae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]