Saturday 30 May 2015

Broussonetia papyrifera

Broussonetia papyrifera is a medium size, evergreen tree. It is commonly known as Paper Mulberry. It belongs to Moraceae family.


Broussonetia papyrifera fruit


These trees are unisexual; that is a male tree bears only male inflorescence and a female tree bears only female inflorescence. In Pune in Maharashtra they are planted as avenue trees in many places. The leaves of this tree are used as fodder for cattle.


Male inflorescence

Female inflorescence

Leaf

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