Narrative

Mullberry Family (Moraceae) has over 1,000 species with perhaps seventy genera. The Classification of the Mulberries found in the eastern and central United States is somewhat confusing. The species are as follows:

Red Mullberry (Morus rubra) is native to the United States, and it is found in rich woods.

Red Mullberry (Morus tatarica or perhaps Morus alba tatarica) is not native to the United States. This species is very, very common in the Chicago area, for example. It is found in vacant lots, along fence lines, and is everywhere abundant.

White Mullberry (Morus alba) is not native to the United States, but it is found frequently as an introduced species.

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