noun
Morus kagayamae (species of mulberry)
A species of mulberry native to Hachijō-jima. Botanical term; not commonly encountered in everyday conversation.
ハチジョウグワは八丈島に自生するクワの一種です。
Hachijōguwa is a type of mulberry that grows naturally on Hachijō Island.
Usually written in katakana; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is normally written in kana.
Generic term for mulberry. ハチジョウグワ is a specific species.
Named after Hachijō Island (八丈島) where it is found, combined with 桑 (kuwa, 'mulberry').