Nama (Malay Name) | Bunga Besaram |
= Bunga Tut | |
Keluarga (Family) | MORACEAE |
= URTICACEAE | |
Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) | Morus alba |
Saiz Biasa (Size) | 1 cm |
Nama Lain (Other Names) | Mulberry |
Jurufoto (Photographer) | CS Ooi |
This plant is made famous by the silk industry as the leaves are used to feed the silkworm. The flowers look strange because they are without petals. The leaves can be eaten as a salad. The eddable fruit is a berry. Thare are some authors that place this plant under the Family URTICACEAE.
Inquiries
(Pertanyaan)
Ooi Chooi Seng P.P.N.,
259 Jalan 17/8,
46400 Petaling Jaya
January 2002