The paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera, also known as Morus papyrifera L.) is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the Moraceae family. It is originally from Asia,[3] including countries such as Taiwan, China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Myanmar, and India.[4] It is also cultivated in many other regions and has been introduced as a species in parts of Europe, the United States,[4] and Africa.[5] It is sometimes referred to as the "tapa cloth tree".[4]
People in Asia and some Pacific Islands have been cultivating this plant for many centuries for food, fiber, and medicine.[4]
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