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: The leaf
sides of the current year's upper parts 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 and purple
in June to July. Edible. Bloom time: May. |