Moraceae: The Mulberry Family
Photo Left: Cross-section of a fresh fig, a member of moraceae
Moraceae Genera
The five tribes of Moraceae are: Artocarpeae; Castilleae; Dorstenieae; Ficeae; and Moreae. Aside from Ficaea, which only has one genus (Ficus L.), all of the others have at least seven genera.
Web Resources
Wayne's Word - Unusual Fruits of the Mulberry Family
Wayne's Word - More Unusual Mulberry Family Fruits
Trees for Me.com - The Mulberry Family
eHow - Mulberry Tea Health Benefits
Moraceae Genera
The five tribes of Moraceae are: Artocarpeae; Castilleae; Dorstenieae; Ficeae; and Moreae. Aside from Ficaea, which only has one genus (Ficus L.), all of the others have at least seven genera.
Web Resources
Wayne's Word - Unusual Fruits of the Mulberry Family
Wayne's Word - More Unusual Mulberry Family Fruits
Trees for Me.com - The Mulberry Family
eHow - Mulberry Tea Health Benefits
Projects & Activities - Please use caution of you want to try to make your own Mulberry Teas and Jams. Make sure you are 100% accurate identifying the trees with the help of a knowledgeable adult, or better yet an expert. If you are unsure of your ID it is better to purchase the teas from a store or order online.
Organic Farm - Making Organic Mulberry Tea
Immortalitea Company - Brewing White Mulberry Tea
Pick Your Own.org - How to Make Mulberry Jam
Cook-Eat-Share - Mulberry Jam Cake
Cook - Eat - Share: Mulberry Jam Bars
Organic Farm - Making Organic Mulberry Tea
Immortalitea Company - Brewing White Mulberry Tea
Pick Your Own.org - How to Make Mulberry Jam
Cook-Eat-Share - Mulberry Jam Cake
Cook - Eat - Share: Mulberry Jam Bars