Broussonetia papyrifera leaf is a kind of leaf with high utilization value and can be used as Chinese herbal medicine. It is also rich in nutrition and can be used to feed animals. There are many benefits. It has two different forms, which are related to its growth period at that time. This kind of plant is common on the roadside, especially in the countryside.
Appearance of Broussonetia papyrifera leaves
Broussonetia papyrifera is a wild tree with lush foliage and messy appearance. I feel that branches grow randomly and sometimes even hurt pedestrians.
The leaves of Broussonetia papyrifera have two different shapes. The first is a way for it to protect itself in its infancy, because many insects usually don't like to lay eggs on incomplete leaves in order to give their larvae enough food. So at a very young age, it will hatch its seedlings into irregular leaves, which will make insects feel that its leaves are incomplete and stay away from it.
The other shape is that when it is an adult, the leaves will basically not crack, even if a few leaves crack, it is only a shallow crack. The overall shape is oval with unequal sides and uneven edges.
What are the leaves of Broussonetia papyrifera?
The leaves of Broussonetia papyrifera are fan-shaped, with clear veins and soft front and back. It feels a little rough, and autumn will turn golden yellow. At this time, it will be like silk, and the breeze will blow, just like a group of golden butterflies flying in the branches.