Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Morus microphylla Buckley
(Littleleaf Mulberry, Texas Mulberry)


Family: Moraceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
None

Morus microphylla is a large shrub usually, occasionally a tree. The leaves are lobed and very hirsute on the back, such that they stick to clothing easily. The fruit is a multiple fruit and is bright red when ripe.
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Morus microphylla, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Knight Canyon, May 30, 2007



Morus microphylla, with berries, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Burro Mtns., CF Canyon, June 5, 2007



Morus microphylla, with berries, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Burro Mtns., CF Canyon, June 5, 2007



Morus microphylla, with berries (closeup), photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Burro Mtns., CF Canyon, June 5, 2007



Morus microphylla, catkin, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Saddlerock Canyon, Apr. 14, 2008



Morus microphylla, macro of winter twig with bud and leaf scar, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Saddlerock Canyon, December 27, 2009



Morus microphylla, closeup of winter twig, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Saddlerock Canyon, December 27, 2009



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