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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