Mulberry (Morus)
Mulberry Genus Details
Mulberries have simple, alternate leaves and bear fruit that is beneficial to humans. Where present, it commonly grows in large numbers, frequently in shrub form. The family Moraceae consists of 40 genera and approximately 1000 species. This plant is the topic of the children's nursery song "here we go 'round the mulberry bush".
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White mulberry (Morus alba)
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Mulberry Allergy Info
This shrub is a heavy pollinator, and is potentially very allergenic.
Mulberry Pollen Description
Pollen grains are spheroidal and 2-3 (-4) porate; the pores usually circular. The sexine is tectate and usually scabrate.
Pollen grains are usually between 17-21 micrometers.
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Morus genus, single grain. Herb. MIN
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Morus genus, multiple grains. Herb. MIN
Species in This Genus
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Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available
Mulberry (Morus) is a genus of the MORACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
