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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)
Twig of Broussonetia papyrifera
Twig of Broussonetia papyrifera (Copyright W. Cook)
Leaves of Broussonetia papyrifera
Leaves of Broussonetia papyrifera (Copyright W. Cook)
Flowers of Broussonetia papyrifera
Flowers of Broussonetia papyrifera (Copyright W. Cook)
Fruit of Broussonetia papyrifera
Fruit of Broussonetia papyrifera (Copyright W. Cook)
N.C. distribution of Broussonetia papyrifera
N.C. distribution of Broussonetia papyrifera

*Broussonetia papyrifera (Paper mulberry)
(Common [native of e. Asia]; urban lots, disturbed areas, roadsides; Mt, Pd, CP; Fl: Apr)