| Broussonetia papyrifera (L.) Vent. | ||
| Moraceae | ||
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A large shrub or small tree, often only 3-5
m high. In its home a tree until to 15 m high. stems thick, grey, in youth
hairy. Leaves hairy, various lobed, most three-lobed, 7-20 cm long. The
female has decorative globular heads of orange-red or red fruits. The male flowers are small catkins. The shrub
is cultivated because of its decorative, various leaves.
Home: Eastern Asia, naturalized in S-Europe and USA Other views: Leaves, male flowers Cultivated:Germany, France Author: Ulrich Herzog Ethnobotanical aspects of Broussonetia papyrifera by Plants for a future database Back to the plant list |
