Morus

Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.

Characteristics
Morus L.
MORACEAE
MULBERRY
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Classification
ROSALES
Morus
Citation
MORUS Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 986. 1753.
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TYPE: Morus nigra Linnaeus Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2 1: 631. 1913.
Distribution Map Present

This species have been reported in the counties highlighted.

Species
Scientific Name Common Name Herbarium Specimens Status Photos
Morus alba WHITE MULBERRY Not Native FACU (NWPL)
Morus rubra RED MULBERRY Native FACU (NWPL) FAC (DEP)
Identification Key
1.  Leaf blade upper surface glabrous to sparsely pubescent, relatively smooth, the lower surface glabrous or pubescent along the veins and vein axils
M. alba
1.  Leaf blade upper surface strigose, scabrid, the lower surface pubescent to puberulent
M. rubra
Genus Synonyms
Synonym Full Citation Basionym Type