Morus cathayana

Morus cathayana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Moraceae
Genus: Morus
Species: M. cathayana
Binomial name
Morus cathayana
Hemsl.

Morus cathayana or hua sang is a deciduous tree in the mulberry family which is native to China, Japan and Korea.

Description

Morus cathayana is a deciduous tree usually found in secondary forest and scrubland. The tree reaches a height of up to 15 metres (49 feet) and flowers from May to June. It produces edible berries and its leaves are made into a tea.[1]

References

  1. PFAF Plant Database, Morus cathayana
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