The Mulberry Family Members are a group of plants that belong to the genus Morus, which is part of the family Moraceae. The most common member of this family is the white mulberry, which is native to Asia and has been cultivated for centuries for its edible fruit. Other members of the family include the black mulberry, which is native to Europe and western Asia, and the red mulberry, which is native to North America. Figs are also a member of the Mulberry Family, and are native to the Middle East and parts of Asia.