Biology:Morus cathayana

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Short description: Species of plant

Morus cathayana
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: 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

Wikidata ☰ Q10905799 entry