Black mulberry
Black Mulberry (Morus nigra)
Black Mulberry (Morus nigra), pronounced as /blæk ˈmʌlbəri/, 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.
Etymology
The term Morus is derived from the Latin word for mulberry. The species name nigra means black, referring to the color of the ripe fruit. The common name "mulberry" comes from the Latin morus, which was borrowed from Greek mōros, an old name for the mulberry tree.
Description
Black Mulberry is a deciduous tree growing to 12 m (39 ft) tall by 15 m (49 ft) broad. The leaves are 10–20 cm (4–8 in) long. The fruit is a multiple fruit, 2–3 cm (0.79–1.18 in) long. The fruits when ripe are dark purple, almost black, and have a sweet flavor.
Cultivation and Uses
Black Mulberry has been cultivated for its fruit for thousands of years. It is also grown for its ornamental qualities, and has been used in traditional medicine.
Related Terms
- Moraceae: The plant family to which Black Mulberry belongs.
- Deciduous: A term describing trees or shrubs that shed their leaves annually.
- Multiple fruit: A fruit that develops from the merger of several ovaries that were separate in a single flower.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Black mulberry
- Wikipedia's article - Black mulberry
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