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Morus alba  L.
White mulberry
Morus alba is a tree that is not native to California.
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Genus: Morus
Family: Moraceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Do not eat the unripe fruit or sap of this plant.

Wetlands: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS

Alternate Names:
PLANTSMorus alba var. multicaulis
PLANTSMorus alba var. tatarica
PLANTSMorus tatarica
Information about  Morus alba from other sources

[Wikipedia] Source of Silk, Pollen Behavior, Berry Edibility: 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.[11] Its berries are edible when ripe. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).