paper mulberry

American  

noun

1. a mulberry tree, Broussonetia papyrifera, of eastern Asia, having alternate leaves that vary in size, round catkins, and orange-red fruit, grown widely as a shade tree.

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paper mulberry British  

noun

1. a small moraceous E Asian tree, Broussonetia papyrifera, the inner bark of which was formerly used for making paper in Japan See also tapa

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Etymology

Origin of paper mulberry

First recorded in 1770–80; so called because its bark is used to make paper

Example Sentences

A garden on the Rue Vivienne side has been planted with species reminiscent of the book: paper mulberry, paper birch, Chinese palm.

From New York Times

Claire’s white station wagon, with two people in it, was stopped under the paper mulberry tree.

From Literature

Just in February, they published the genome for the strawberry, the paper mulberry tree, the great white shark and the Antarctic blackfin icefish.

From Seattle Times

Natchez National Historical Park Superintendent Kathleen Bond says contractors would be removing invasive plant species such as paper mulberry, pastoral trees and wisteria vines.

From Washington Times

The house at the end of the lane could be glimpsed through its grove of locusts, paper mulberry and towering ailanthus.

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