Paper mulberry

The paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera, also known as Morus papyrifera L.) is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the Moraceae family. It is originally from Asia,Broussonetia papyrifera.  including countries such as Taiwan, China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Myanmar, and India. It is also cultivated in many other regions and has been introduced as a species in parts of Europe, the United States, and Africa.   It is sometimes referred to as the "tapa cloth tree".

People in Asia and some Pacific Islands have been cultivating this plant for many centuries for food, fiber, and medicine."Broussonetia papyrifera (paper mulberry)". 

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