Morus cathayana,
a deciduous tree along mountain valleys, grows to 4-15m in
height. Leaves are alternate; blades are 6-13cm long, in an
orbicular-ovate shape, ranging from with some to 3-5 cuts to no
cuts, with tips shortly pointed, bases shallowly cordate, margins
with tips somewhat circular, thin texture, and 2-3cm long petioles.
Dioecious: Current year's upper parts' leaf sides create
inflorescences; male ones are about 2cm long, and female ones are
1-3cm long. Aggregate fruit measures 1-2cm long, is oblong and
matures in black-purple in June-July. Edible. Bloom time: May. |