Indian mulberry
Morus indica
Family: Moraceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. The small branches are hairy when young. The leaves are oval and can have lobes. There are teeth along the edge. The leaves are 4-12 cm long by 3-9 cm wide. Male and female flowers are often on separate branches. The fruit are black when ripe.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Bangladesh, China, Colombia, East Africa, Himalayas, India, Japan, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pakistan, SE Asia, Sikkim, South America, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
How it is used for food
The fruit are used to make jams, jellies and drinks. The ripe fruit are eaten fresh. The buds are used as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Fruit, buds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Deshi tut, Eidibala, Kimbu, Labri, Latek, Mawn, Mekrap-kung, Momontsungthi, Ngap-septing, Posa, Sahtoot, Sanu-kimbu, Soit, Toor toot