Red Mulberry
Morus rubra — Moraceae
Italiano: Gelso rosso — Mulberry
Description
Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) belongs to the Moraceae family and is native to NAmerica. It thrives in Open woods, Edges, Fencerows environments across regions including Eastern USA. Botanically, Red Mulberry is sweet mulberries fully ripe. Like blackberry on tree.. It is also known locally as Mulberry. The edible parts include Fruits. With an edibility rating of 7/10, it ranks as a good wild food source. Harvesting is best done during July, June and May. Nutritionally, Red Mulberry stands out for its Vitamin C (10.0mg, 11% DV), Vitamin K (7.0mg, 6% DV) and Magnesium (18.0mg, 4% DV). It also provides 1.2g protein and 2.0g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, Red Mulberry offers a Sweet mild flavor profile. Raw jam. Common culinary applications include raw, jam. Popular preparations include Mulberry jam, Wild vegetable stir-fry, Steamed wild greens, Vegetable tart. For storage, fresh 2d. Safety note: No toxicity. Unripe sap mild irritant. Antinutrient content is unripe sap mild irritant. Safe lookalike species include Blackberry tree form. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.
🌿 Foraging Tips
🍳 Recipe: Mulberry jam
This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.
Edibility
Harvest Calendar
Nutrition (per 100g)
Culinary Uses: raw, jam Storage: Fresh 2d
Recipes
- Mulberry jam
- Wild vegetable stir-fry
- Steamed wild greens
- Vegetable tart
- Wild Red Mulberry salad
- Foraged Red Mulberry pesto
- Roasted Red Mulberry
