Morus cathayana
| Morus cathayana | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Moraceae |
| Genus: | Morus |
| Species: | M. cathayana
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| Binomial name | |
| Morus cathayana | |
Morus cathayana or hua sang is a deciduous tree in the mulberry family Moraceae.[2][3] It is native to China, Japan and Korea.
Description
[edit]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.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2019). "Morus cathayana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T135925127A136775806. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T135925127A136775806.en. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ "Morus cathayana Hemsl". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ "Morus cathayana Hemsl". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ PFAF Plant Database, Morus cathayana
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