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Subject: Mulberry trees
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endemic 2.07.17 - 10:48pm
You probably know this plant very well- its leaves being a common food source of silkworms.
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My question is, Are the berries of this plant meant to be eaten? If so, what culinary uses do they have in cooking and/or in the preparation of food? * +
sensible 2.07.17 - 10:50pm
I've got a mulberry bag. * +
endemic 2.07.17 - 10:55pm
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Mulberry tree leaves used as the sole food source of silkworms.
I remember keeping these when I was in school. 
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say.what 2.07.17 - 10:56pm
Is a mulberry tree the same as a mulberry bush 
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endemic 2.07.17 - 10:58pm
Yes I'm sure it is. * +
say.what 2.07.17 - 10:58pm
I normally just go round them * +
mz.c 2.07.17 - 11:07pm
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endemic 2.07.17 - 11:07pm
Interesting. Raising silkworms as a hobby is a uniquely South African custom.
From Wikipedia:
''The silkworm has been raised as a hobby in countries such as China, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Iran. Children often pass on the eggs, creating a non-commercial population. The experience provides children with the opportunity to witness the life cycle of silkworms. The practice of raising silkworms by children as pets has, in non-silk farming South Africa, led to the development of extremely hardy landraces of silkworms, because they are invariably subjected to hardships not encountered by commercially farmed members of the species. However, these worms, not being selectively bred as such, are possibly inferior in silk production and may exhibit other undesirable traits.'' * +
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