Broussonetia papyrifera Paper mulberry (Moraceae) Deciduous tree

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Broussonetia papyrifera
Paper mulberry
Deciduous tree
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The Broussonetia papyrifera plant species is found in E. Asia - China. Occasionally naturalized in S.E. Europe[50]. It is a member of the Moraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Paper mulberry.

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Latin Name:  Broussonetia papyrifera
Common Name:  Paper mulberry
Family:  Moraceae
Author:  (L.)Vent.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:  9

Habitat:  Thickets, mountain ravines and forests[109].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw[2, 105, 177, 179]. The fruit comprises a ball about 1.5cm in diameter with numerous small edible fruits protruding - there is not much edible flesh but it has a lovely flavour[K]. Prolonged ingestion is said to weaken the bones[179]. Leaves - cooked[105]. The dried leaf contains 1% calcium carbonate[179] (this report does not mention edibility). Flowers[179]. No more details.

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