Family Moraceae is a taxonomic family of flowering plants. Some common synonyms for this family include the Mulberry family and the Fig family. The family includes around 38 genera and over 1,000 species, including many important agricultural crops such as figs, mulberries, and breadfruit. The plants in this family are known for their milky sap and their often large, simple leaves. Many species in the family are economically important for their fruit or for their wood. The plants in this family are found throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world and are important parts of many ecosystems.