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The red mulberry cannot be used for silk production as the white mulberry. Silkworms reject the leaves of the red mulberry. [36] The red mulberry cannot be used as a short-term solution, due to the time until the first fruit bearing. Instead, it requires long-term planning. The highest yields are obtained after 30–85 years. [37]
The color of the fruit does not distinguish the mulberry species, as mulberries may be white, lavender or black in color. White mulberry fruits are typically sweet, but not tart, while red mulberries are usually deep red, sweet, and juicy. Black mulberries are large and juicy, with balanced sweetness and tartness. [6]
Male and female flowers are usually found on separate trees although they may occur on the same tree. [12] [13] The fruit is 1–1.5 cm (0.4–0.6 in) long. In the wild it is deep purple, but in many cultivated plants it varies from white to pink. It is sweet but bland, unlike the more intense flavor of the red mulberry and black mulberry. The ...
2. Blueberry. Scientific name: Cyanococcus Taste: sweet, floral, sometimes sour Health benefits: Blueberries are loaded with heart-healthy potassium, folate, fiber and vitamin C.Like strawberries ...
Plant with fruit nearing maturity. Morus indica is a monoecious flowering plant, having male and female flowers growing on the same tree, although often on distinct branches. The male inflorescence is narrow, between 9–11.5 millimetres (3 ⁄ 8 – 7 ⁄ 16 in) long, and covered in fine hairs. The female flowers are subglubose, or
Multiple fruits are not botanical berries. Multiple fruits are the fruits of two or more multiple flowers that are merged or packed closely together. [21] The mulberry is a berry-like example of a multiple fruit; it develops from a cluster of tiny separate flowers that become compressed as they develop into fruit. [22]
7. Soy Can Affect Fertility in Men. Soy has come a long way. Once dismissed as “hippie food,” today it’s a popular protein alternative for vegetarians and vegans.
Marigolds (Tagetes spp.) can be harmful in large amounts, and only certain species have an appealing flavor. [1] Toxic flowers are easily mistaken for edible varieties, and unrelated safe and unsafe species may share a common name. Various non-toxic plants can cause severe allergies in some people.