Mulberry Tree

         Mulberry Tree

● Scientific Name - Morus indica

● Common Name - Mulberry Tree

● Family - Moraceae

● Uses - 1.Leaves are the main food for silkworms (silk industry).

         2. Fruits are eaten fresh, dried, or used in jams, juices, and

                Medicines.

            3.Bark and roots are used in traditional medicine.

● Fun Facts -1.Mulberry fruits change color as they ripen: green → red →

                      deep purple/black. 

                   2. In ancient China, mulberries were linked with silk production

                        thousands of years ago.

● Cultural Significance - 1. In India, mulberry is linked with the silk culture

                                         (sericulture) and is considered an “economic

                                          tree.”

                                    2. In folk traditions, it is seen as a tree of

                                        prosperity because of its role in silk and

                                         livelihood.

● Ecological role - 1. Shade: Provides good shade in villages and fields.

                         2.Soil fertility: Adds organic matter through fallen leaves.

                         3. Bird nesting: Dense branches are safe homes for

                            many birds.

                         4. Carbon sequestration: Absorbs carbon dioxide and helps reduce climate change impacts.