White Mulberry (Common Mulberry, Silkworm Mulberry)
Morus alba · Moraceae (Mulberry family)
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Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovate to broadly cordate, sometimes lobed (variable shapes on the same tree)
Margin
Serrate to coarsely dentate
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Palmate-pinnate hybrid venation with 3 distinct main veins radiating from the base
Key Features
Variable leaf shape (unlobed or lobed on the same branch), milky sap in petioles, coarse serrations along the leaf margin, and 3 prominent veins originating from the asymmetrical leaf base
Description
Morus alba is a fast-growing small to medium-sized tree known for its dense canopy, milky sap, and famously variable leaves.
Habitat
Disturbed areas, roadsides, forest edges, and urban environments; thrives in full sun and adaptable to various soil types
Native Range
Native to temperate Asia (primarily China), widely naturalized throughout North America, Europe, and other temperate regions globally