66,618 observationsNNA
white mulberry
Morus alba
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Rosales βΊFamily: Moraceae βΊGenus: Morus
About
Morus alba, known as white mulberry, is a fast-growing, small to medium-sized mulberry tree which grows to 10β20 m tall. It is generally a short-lived tree with a lifespan comparable to humans, although there are some specimens known to be over 250 years old. The species is native to northern China, and is widely cultivated and naturalized elsewhere (United States, Mexico, Australia, Kyrgyzstan, Argentina, etc.).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of white mulberry is Morus alba.
- The white mulberry has a conservation status of NNA.
- white mulberry belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- white mulberry belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- white mulberry belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- white mulberry belongs to the order Rosales.
- white mulberry belongs to the family Moraceae.
- white mulberry belongs to the genus Morus.