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Morus rubra

Morus rubra

9.9
A tree from North America that makes dark purple edible berries
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : mora roja
  • Gardeners often plant Morus rubra for its ornamental value and edible berries.

Examples

  • The Morus rubra produces fruit that is sweet and juicy when fully ripe.

  • Unlike the white mulberry, Morus rubra is native to the eastern United States.

  • The Morus rubra tree grows well in sunny areas.

  • I love the sweet fruit of the Morus rubra.

  • Gardeners often plant Morus rubra for its ornamental value and edible berries.

  • The Morus rubra produces fruit that is sweet and juicy when fully ripe.

  • I love the sweet fruit of the Morus rubra.

Synonyms

red mulberry
vsMorus rubra
  • US
5.8

A North American tree that grows dark purple sweet fruit

is the formal scientific name for the same tree

Surface Forms

Morus rubra singular
Morus rubras plural

Morphology

Morus + rubrum

The form is a Latin binomial combining the genus name 'Morus' (mulberry) with a species epithet, so a learner who knows both constituents and understands taxonomic naming can infer it denotes a type of mulberry. However, deriving specific details (e.g., fruit color, native range) requires background knowledge of scientific names or Latin epithets, so the meaning is only partially predictable for an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Morus rubra comes from Latin: Morus means 'mulberry' and rubra means 'red', giving a simple image of a mulberry tree with red or dark fruit. So, the name points to the North American mulberry tree known for its reddish-purple edible berries.