Morus bombycis
Kuwa
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Morus bombycis.
Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Kuwa
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Japanse moerbei
- French
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- Mûrier du Japon
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Fruit
Fibre
Description
Fruit - can be eaten raw or used in preserves. The fruit has a diameter of about 1 cm.
Harvest
Crown
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Supports: Botanical family
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 610523; name ID 2501384; Morus L.. Family column.
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Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Morus acidosa Griff.
Supports: Taxonomy
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Name heading and taxonomic status; The original source identifies Morus bombycis Koidz., which Kew places in Morus acidosa. Other references use a different mulberry classification. This record retains the narrower bombycis identity for photographs.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Morus bombycis Koidz.
Supports: Taxonomy
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Taxonomic synonyms or horticultural name section. The original source identifies Morus bombycis Koidz., which Kew places in Morus acidosa. Other references use a different mulberry classification. This record retains the narrower bombycis identity for photographs.
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Plants For A Future
Morus bombycis - Koidz.
Supports: Taxonomy
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Catalogue source profile: authorship and name context only. The original source identifies Morus bombycis Koidz., which Kew places in Morus acidosa. Other references use a different mulberry classification. This record retains the narrower bombycis identity for photographs.
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