

Mulberries
Botanical name: Morus
Mulberries
Botanical name: Morus


Description

Mulberries (Morus) are part of the fig family. The leaves of white mulberries are the food source for silkworms, so the cultivation of these plants has been vital for Chinese silk manufacturing for thousands of years. German legend, meanwhile, holds that the plant is a symbol of evil spirits and the devil uses its roots to polish his shoes.

Species of Mulberries


Care Guide for Mulberries





Scientific Classification
