Black mulberry

The Black mulberry (Morus nigra) is a deciduous tree native to southwestern Asia, though it has been cultivated across Europe and Asia for centuries. It thrives in temperate climates with a good amount of sun and well-drained soil, often found in orchards, vineyards, and gardens. Unlike its red and white relatives, the Black mulberry is prized for its large, juicy, dark purple-black fruit, which is intensely sweet and tart when fully ripe.

Black mulberries are used for fresh consumption, jams, pies, and beverages due to their rich flavor. Its timber is also used, though less commonly than its fruit.

Names

Scientific
   Morus nigra
English
   Black mulberry
Dutch
   Zwarte moerbei
Spanish
   Moral negro
   Morera negra
French
   Mûrier noir
German
   Schwarze Maulbeere
Italian
   Gelso nero

Taxonomy

Order
   Rosales
Family
   Moraceae
Genus
   Morus
Species
   Morus nigra (Black mulberry)

Crop categories

Fruits
Mediterranean crops
Minor crops
Subtropical crops
Temperate crops

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