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Mulberries

Morus

Mulberries are sweet, juicy berries that grow on trees. They come in different colors like red, white, and black, and are fun to pick and eat right from the tree!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Mulberries tree has distinctive, often lobed leaves that can vary in shape even on the same branch. Its small, greenish flowers mature into elongated clusters of juicy, dark purple, red, or white aggregate fruits, resembling blackberries. The bark is typically grayish-brown and furrowed.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsida
Mulberries
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Mulberries

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Folklore suggests planting a mulberry tree brings good luck and prosperity to a home.

Mulberry fruits can be red, black, or even white when ripe, not just purple!

Mulberry trees can sometimes live for hundreds of years, becoming giant, wise old trees!

The white mulberry tree has the fastest pollen release, almost as fast as sound!

Special abilities

Ability

Shape-Shifting Leaves

Mulberries can have leaves of many different shapes on the same tree, helping them adapt to varying light conditions.

Ability

Aggregate Fruit Power

Mulberries produce fruit made of many tiny fruits fused together, ensuring lots of seeds for reproduction.

Ability

Silkworm Snack Bar

Mulberries have special chemicals in their leaves that make them the perfect food source for silkworms.

Measurements & details

Height
600-1200 cm
Spread
400-900 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1.5 cm
Bloom Season
Spring
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Wind

Ecological connections

eats

Silkworm

Bombyx mori

Feeds exclusively on mulberry leaves.

eaten by

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Devours ripe mulberry fruits.

eats

Humans

Homo sapiens

Cultivates trees for delicious fruits.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always wash mulberries before eating them to keep your tummy safe!

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Mulberries?

600-1200 cm

How wide does Mulberries spread?

400-900 cm

How big are the flowers on Mulberries?

0.5-1.5 cm

When does Mulberries bloom?

Spring

Is Mulberries edible?

Yes

Is Mulberries toxic?

None

What is Mulberries's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Mulberries pollinated?

Wind

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