Morus cathayana
Morus cathayana or hua sang is a deciduous tree in the mulberry family which is native to China, Japan and Korea.
| Morus cathayana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Moraceae |
| Genus: | Morus |
| Species: | M. cathayana |
| Binomial name | |
| Morus cathayana Hemsl. | |
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
- PFAF Plant Database, Morus cathayana
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