Mulberry

Mulberry is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs known for their edible leaves and fruit. The leaves are the primary food source for silkworms, which produce silk. The most well-known species, Morus alba, or white mulberry, is cultivated for both its fruit—sweet, berries used in jams and desserts—and its leaves. Mulberries grow in warm climates worldwide and vary in color from white and red to dark purple or black as they ripen. They are valued for their nutritional benefits, including vitamins and antioxidants, and are used in health products, cooking, and traditional medicine.