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Broussonetia L'Héritier ex Ventenat (Moraceae)

A genus of about eight species of trees, shrubs, and vines; of tropical and subtropical Asia and Madagascar.

One species occurs in North Carolina: Broussonetia papyrifera (Paper mulberry). It is not native.

Bark of Broussonetia papyrifera
Bark of Broussonetia papyrifera (Copyright W. Cook)
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Twig of Broussonetia papyrifera (Copyright W. Cook)
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Leaves of Broussonetia papyrifera (Copyright W. Cook)
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Flowers of Broussonetia papyrifera (Copyright W. Cook)
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Fruit of Broussonetia papyrifera (Copyright W. Cook)
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N.C. distribution of Broussonetia papyrifera
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*Broussonetia papyrifera (Paper mulberry)
(Common [native of e. Asia]; urban lots, disturbed areas, roadsides; Mt, Pd, CP; Fl: Apr)