black mulberry
The term "black mulberry" refers to both a species of tree and its fruit, which is native to southwestern Asia and known for its dark purple to black berries.
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Definition
C1Botany
(scientific)A small deciduous tree (Morus nigra) native to southwestern Asia, recognized for its high chromosome count.
Example
- The black mulberry tree can grow up to 13 meters tall.
B2Food
(culinary)The dark purple to black fruit of the Morus nigra tree, known for its sweet and slightly tart flavor.
Example
- Black mulberries are often used in making jams and preserves.
- The rich flavor of black mulberry fruit is similar to that of the red mulberry.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "black mulberry":
white mulberryblack plumblack alderblack raspberrywild plumblack walnutred mulletmountain plumwhite currant