Morus sp.
Mulberry, Mulberry
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Family: Moraceae · Type: Tree · Not Native
Morus sp. (Mulberry) is a non-native California tree in the Moraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Acer: Morus has segmented blackberry-like fruits; Acer has paired winged samaras and opposite leaves.; vs Ficus: Morus has segmented fruits and scaly buds; Ficus has hollow fig fruits and cone-shaped bud covers.; vs Quercus: Morus has soft blackberry-like fruits; Quercus has hard acorns in cups and clustered buds at twig tips.; vs Prunus: Morus has compound segmented fruits; Prunus has single smooth drupes with a pit inside.; vs Fatoua: Morus is a tree with blackberry-like fruits; Fatoua is a small herb with tiny clustered achenes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Morus sp. native to California?
No. Morus sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Morus sp. belong to?
Morus sp. is in the Moraceae family, genus Morus.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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