Genus Morus is a plant species that belongs to the family Moraceae. Some of the common synonyms for this genus are Morus alba, Morus nigra, and Morus rubra. Morus alba is commonly known as white mulberry and is native to China, while Morus nigra, also known as black mulberry, is widely found in western Asia and Europe. Morus rubra is known as red mulberry and is found mainly in the eastern and central regions of the United States. All these species have similar characteristics and are often used interchangeably in various applications, including food, medicine, and textile production.