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Morus

Morus

9.1
A group of trees that produce sweet fruit called mulberries
  • noun
  • /ˈmɔrəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Morus
  • Botanists have classified white mulberry under Morus alba.

Examples

  • The genus Morus includes several species of deciduous trees known for their edible fruit.

  • The Morus tree produces delicious berries.

  • Historical texts describe the cultivation of Morus for use in sericulture.

  • Did you know that Morus leaves are used to feed silkworms?

  • The genus Morus includes various species of trees that bear sweet, ripe berries.

  • Botanists have identified Morus nigra as a popular choice for home gardens due to its flavorful fruit.

  • Silkworm farmers often cultivate Morus trees to provide a sustainable food source for their insects.

Synonyms

mulberry
vsMorus
3 3.6

A tree that produces sweet berries and has leaves eaten by silkworms

is the broader taxonomic group containing such tree species
genus Morus
vsMorus
  • Specialized
9.1

A group of plants that includes mulberry trees

is the identical term presented in a different phrasing

Compounds

Morus alba
  • Specialized
9.9

A mulberry tree from Asia with pale fruit and leaves used to feed silkworms

Morus rubra
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree from North America that makes dark purple edible berries

genus Morus
  • Specialized
9.1

A group of plants that includes mulberry trees

Surface Forms

Morus singular
Mori plural

Etymology

Morus comes from the old Latin word morus, which comes from Greek moron and means 'mulberry'. So, scientists use Morus as the name for the group of mulberry trees, the trees whose leaves feed silkworms and that produce the edible fruit.