Morus insignis

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The leafy twigs have a brown coating. The leaves are narrowly oval and 4-25 cm long by 3-14 cm wide. They are most broad below the middle. There are teeth along the edge. Male and female flowers are separate. The fruit are 2.5 mm long and wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 1,300-3,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Argentina, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Morus marmolii Legname; Morus peruviana Planch. ex Koidz.; Morus trianae J.-F. Leroy;