Morus rubra Red Mulberry.

Morus rubra, Red Mulberry root was used by Creek Indians as a restorative tonic and diuretic. Meskwaki considered root bark a useful tonic for any sickness. Nutritious fruits used for lowering fever. The differences between Red Mulberry and White Mulberry are confused and confusing given the high degree of variation in leaf shape, pubesence, and hybridization.

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