species 9,332 observations
Black Mulberry
Morus nigra
Field notes
Morus nigra, or the black mulberry, is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae that is native to southwestern Asia, where it has been cultivated for so long that its precise natural range is unknown. The black mulberry is known for its large number of chromosomes.
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native animals
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Many-banded Daggerwing, Mulberry Leaftier, Fall Webworm Moth, Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Plum Beetle
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Great Kiskadee, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Western Yellowjacket, Golden Paper Wasp, Cedar Waxwing, White-bowed Smoothwing
5
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
From USDA PLANTS.