Several tree and shrub species in the genus Morus, in the family Moraceae, are collectively known as mulberries. The most popular variety is Morus alba, or white mulberry, which is actually native to Asia but has been widely adopted and farmed elsewhere. Mulberries, the fruit of the mulberry plant, are widely recognized due to their often deep purple, crimson, or black coloration.
The mulberry tree is significant in the history and culture of many...