Morus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Moraceae: mulberries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Morus genus includes the white mulberry, the red mulberry, and the black mulberry, among others.
- The most widely cultivated species in the Morus genus is the white mulberry, which is native to Asia.
- The leaves of the Morus genus are alternate, simple, and lobed.
- Some species of the Morus genus can grow up to 20 meters tall, making them a common sight in urban landscapes.
- The fruit of the Morus genus is a multiple fruit, resembling a small fig, and is edible.