Morus (plant)

The mulberry is a deciduous tree native to warm temperate and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The genus Morus, to which the mulberry belongs, comprises about 10-16 species of deciduous and evergreen trees. The most well-known species is the white mulberry (Morus alba), which is widely cultivated for its fruit and as a food source for silkworms. The tree is known for its distinctive lobed leaves and small, sweet fruits, which can range in color from white to purple. In Hebrew, the mulberry is called תאנה (t'ena). In Spanish, it is referred to as moral, and in French, it is known as mûrier. The mulberry tree has significant cultural and economic importance, particularly in sericulture (silk production), as the leaves are the primary food source for silkworms. Additionally, the fruits are consumed fresh or dried and are used in various culinary applications, including jams, wines, and teas. The tree also has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

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Morus (plant)

Genus of plants

Morus, a genus of flowering plants in the family Moraceae, consists of 19 species of deciduous trees commonly known as mulberries, growing wild and under cultivation in many temperate world regions. Generally, the genus has 64 subordinate taxa, though the three most common are referred to as white, red, and black, originating from the color of their dormant buds and not necessarily the fruit color, with numerous cultivars and some taxa currently unchecked and awaiting taxonomic scrutiny. 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. It is regarded as an invasive species in Brazil, the United States and some states of Australia.

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