White Mulberry (Common Mulberry)
Morus alba · Moraceae (Mulberry family)
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Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous leaf
Shape
Ovate to broadly cordate, sometimes lobed
Margin
Serrate to coarsely dentate with rounded to pointed teeth
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Palmate venation with three prominent primary veins radiating from the base
Key Features
Alternate simple leaves with a cordate or asymmetrical base, palmate venation with three main veins radiating from the petiole, milky sap when twigs are broken, and coarse serrated margins.
Description
Morus alba is a fast-growing deciduous tree or large shrub reaching heights of 30 to 50 feet. Leaves are notoriously variable in shape, often unlobed or deeply mitten-shaped.
Habitat
Found in disturbed areas, forest edges, urban environments, roadsides, and open woodlands. Prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soils but is highly adaptable.
Native Range
Native to temperate Asia (primarily China), but widely naturalized across North America, Europe, and other temperate regions globally.