Morus cathayana or hua sang is a deciduous tree in the mulberry family which is native to China, Japan and Korea.
Morus cathayana | |
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Scientific classification | |
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 Hemsl.
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Description
editMorus 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
edit- ^ PFAF Plant Database, Morus cathayana