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Broussonetia papyrifera, the paper mulberry, is an exotic invasive plant which can quickly colonize disturbed areas throughout Florida. Furthermore, its tremendous range shows its ability to thrive in various climates throughout the world. Paper mulberry spreads by means of its 1.5 – 2.0 cm fruits which are transported significant distances by local wildlife. This also enables it to enter and colonize gaps deep within an undisturbed area. Once established, paper mulberry then spreads from its root system, forming dense thickets which are often thirty feet across.