The plant known for producing silk is the mulberry tree, specifically, its leaves serve as the primary food source for silkworms. The larvae of the bombyx mori moth, known as silkworms, feed on the leaves and spin cocoons made of silk fibers. These fibers are harvested and processed to create silk fabric, a luxurious material highly valued for its softness, luster, and drape. Mulberry cultivation and silk production, known as sericulture, have been practiced for thousands of years, particularly in countries like China, which has a rich history associated with silk production and trade.