Morus nigra

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Morus nigra

Morus nigra, commonly known as the Black Mulberry, is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae, native to southwestern Asia, where it has been cultivated for so long that its precise natural range is unknown.

Pronunciation

Morus nigra is pronounced as /ˈmɔːrəs ˈnaɪɡrə/.

Etymology

The genus name 'Morus' is derived from the Latin word 'morus', meaning 'mulberry'. The species name 'nigra' is Latin for 'black', referring to the color of the ripe fruit.

Description

Morus nigra is a small deciduous tree growing to 10–13 m tall. The leaves are 10–20 cm long by 6–10 cm broad - up to 23 cm long on vigorous shoots, downy on the underside, the upper surface rough with very short, stiff hairs. The edible fruit is dark purple, almost black, when ripe, 2–3 cm long, a compound cluster of several small drupes; it is richly flavored, similar to the red mulberry (Morus rubra) but unlike the more insipid fruit of the white mulberry (Morus alba).

Related Terms

  • Moraceae: The plant family to which Morus nigra belongs.
  • Deciduous: A term referring to trees or shrubs that shed their leaves annually.
  • Drupe: A type of fruit in which an outer fleshy part surrounds a shell of hardened endocarp with a seed inside.

Uses

Morus nigra is cultivated for its edible fruit and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its various therapeutic properties.

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