White Mulberry Tree

        White Mulberry Tree

● Scientific Name - Morus alba

● Common Name - White Mulberry Tree

● Family - Moraceae

● Uses - 1.Leaves are the primary food for silkworms (important in silk

              industry).

         2. Fruits are edible (sweet to tart) and can be eaten raw or dried.

         3. Bark and roots used in traditional medicine (for cough, fever,

               and digestive issues).

● Fun Facts - 1.Originally from China, but now naturalized in many parts of

                       the world.

                    2. Known as the “Silkworm Tree” because it supports

                       sericulture.

                 3.Fruits change color as they ripen: green → pink → purple

                    → black.

● Cultural significance - 1.Fruits and leaves used in folk remedies.

                                2. In some traditions, it is considered a tree of

                                     wisdom and longevity.

● Ecological Role - 1.Shade: Provides dense shade in hot regions.

                          2. Soil fertility: Leaf litter adds organic matter to the soil.

                          3. Bird nesting: Fruits attract birds and provide nesting

                             Shelter.

                          4. Carbon sequestration: Absorbs CO₂ effectively and

                               improves air quality.