MORACEAE

Morus rubra

Common Name:  Red Mulberry

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Morus rubra leaves3.jpg (83320 bytes)
habit and habitat--Morus rubra is a medium-sized tree that is often found in disturbed areas along creeks and rivers leaves--are these leaves simple or compound?
Morus rubra youngleaves.jpg (44785 bytes)
young leaves showing venation leaves again - the leaves of this species are extremely variable ... they can be distinctly lobed like those in this picture or completely unlobed ... you will need to be able to recognize this species with either or both leaf types present.
Morus rubra malecatkins.jpg (48919 bytes) morus.rubra.frt.2.jpg (38272 bytes)
inflorescences (catkins) young fruits--these are mulberries!

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