storehousebush; mandarin melon berry; silkworm thorn; cudrang
A deciduous tree or shrub (Cudrania tricuspidata) native to East Asia, known for its thorny branches and edible red fruit. The fruit is sometimes called 'mandarin melon berry' or 'silkworm thorn' in English.
The fruit of the storehousebush turns red when ripe and is edible.
Several storehousebush trees are planted in this park.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form; rarely used in modern writing.
Alternate kanji form; very rare.
The Japanese name ハリグワ (針桑) literally means 'thorn mulberry', referring to the thorny branches and its resemblance to mulberry trees. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.