{"id":45,"date":"2013-01-25T16:57:57","date_gmt":"2013-01-25T16:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mulberries.org.uk\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2013-01-25T16:57:57","modified_gmt":"2013-01-25T16:57:57","slug":"species","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mulberries.org.uk\/?page_id=45","title":{"rendered":"Species"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Morus<\/a>The taxonomy of Morus<\/i> is complex and disputed. Over 150 species names have been published, and although differing sources may cite different<\/i> selections of accepted names, only 10\u201316 are generally cited as being accepted by the vast majority of botanical authorities. Morus<\/i> classification is even further complicated by widespread hybridisation, wherein the hybrids are fertile.
\nThe following species are generally accepted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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  • Morus microphylla<\/i> \u2013 Texas Mulberry (Mexico, Texas (USA))<\/li>\n
  • Morus nigra<\/i> L.<\/small> \u2013 Black Mulberry (SW Asia)<\/li>\n
  • Morus rubra<\/i> L.<\/small> \u2013 Red Mulberry (E N America)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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The following, all from eastern and southern Asia, are additionally accepted by one or more taxonomic lists or studies; synonymy, as given by other lists or studies, is indicated in square brackets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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  • Morus atropurpurea<\/i><\/li>\n
  • Morus bombycis<\/i> [M. australis<\/i>]<\/li>\n
  • Morus cathayana<\/i><\/li>\n
  • Morus indica<\/i> [M. alba<\/i>]<\/li>\n
  • Morus japonica<\/i> [M. alba<\/i>]<\/li>\n
  • Morus kagayamae<\/i> [M. australis<\/i>]<\/li>\n
  • Morus laevigata<\/i> [M. alba<\/i> var. laevigata; M. macroura<\/i>]<\/li>\n
  • Morus latifolia<\/i> [M. alba<\/i>]<\/li>\n
  • Morus liboensis<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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