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Search Term(s): Morus alba   (1 record found)

MORACEAE
Mulberry Family
Morus alba  (white mulberry)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Morus: ancient Latin name for mulberry; alba: white
Native Plant
No
Life Form
Perennial Tree
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Disturbed areas, thickets, edges, fields, roadsides, open woodlands and suburban woodlots
State Status
Non-native
Piedmont Status
Non-native
Coastal Plain Status
Non-native
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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Invasive
Yes
Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
China
Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
Part used: Fresh Fruit. Used internally as a syrup for minor constipation and fevers. Topically used as a mouthwash for inflammation of mouth and throat.
ID Notes
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Additional Info
Species is dioecious.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Early Successional Shrub/Brush Upland Habitats (Piedmont Old Field)
Early Successional Shrub/Brush Upland Habitats (Coastal Plain Old Field)
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