Morus cathayana
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| Morus cathayana Hemsl.
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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
- ^ PFAF Plant Database, Morus cathayana