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Broussonetia

Called “Paper Mulberry” in GBIF

Broussonetia is a genus of four species of trees in the family Moraceae, native to eastern Asia. These four species have high-quality fiber which consist of more than 90% of cellulose. They are traditionally applied for various daily necessities in South Eastern Asia and papermaking in East Asia. It is named after Pierre Marie Auguste Broussonet, an illustrious French naturist.

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8
accepted species in GBIF
Source: GBIF
1
plant on Plant News
1
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How paper mulberry trees lock away toxic cadmium in their cells

Paper mulberry is the scrappy tree that sprouts along roadsides and vacant lots, and this work sh...

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