Fig Tree
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Fig Tree
Ficus carica
The Fig Tree is a wonderful tree that produces sweet figs. Figs are soft and delicious fruits that can be eaten fresh or dried!
Habitat: Warm climates and gardens
Appearance
The Fig Tree has large, deeply lobed leaves of a dull green on top and fuzzy gray underneath. Its smooth, often twisting trunk can range from grayish-white to reddish-brown, supporting teardrop-shaped fruits that appear green, purple, or yellow when ripe.
KingdomPlantaePhylumAngiospermaeClassDicotyledoneaeOrderUrticalesFamilyMoraceae
Category
TreesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient Olympic champions were often crowned with fig leaves and given figs as prizes!
Fig trees are among the very first plants ever cultivated by humans, over 11,000 years ago!
If you cut a fig leaf or stem, it oozes a milky white sap that can irritate skin.
The fig 'fruit' you eat is actually a special casing filled with hundreds of tiny flowers!
Special abilities
Ability
Hidden Flowers
Fig Tree has a unique syconium structure that encases its tiny flowers inside, protecting them from pests and harsh weather.
Ability
Wasp Whisperer
Fig Tree relies on a tiny fig wasp to crawl inside its fruit and pollinate its flowers, forming a crucial partnership.
Ability
Root Power
Fig Tree can grow strong, deep roots that allow it to thrive in rocky soils or even cracks in walls, finding water where others can't.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 3-9 m
- Canopy Spread
- 4-8 m
- Edible
- Yes
- Trunk Diameter
- 20-60 cm
- Lifespan
- 50-100 years
- Fruit Type
- Syconium
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
Ecological connections
pollinates
Common Fig Wasp
Blastophaga psenes
The wasp enters the fig to pollinate it.
eats
Human
Homo sapiens
Humans cultivate and consume the sweet fruit.
eaten by
Common Blackbird
Turdus merula
Birds feed on the ripe, fleshy figs.
eaten by
Egyptian Fruit Bat
Rousettus aegyptiacus
Bats eat the figs, helping to spread seeds.
eats
Goat Moth
Cossus cossus
Larvae bore into and feed on the wood.
Traits
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fruit Tree
A fruit tree is a perennial tree that produces fruit, which is edible to humans or animals.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Ficus
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Fig Tree?
3-9 m
How wide does Fig Tree spread?
4-8 m
Is Fig Tree edible?
Yes
How big is Fig Tree?
20-60 cm
How long does Fig Tree live?
50-100 years
Where is Fig Tree usually found?
Warm climates and gardens
What kind of fruit does Fig Tree produce?
Syconium
How fast does Fig Tree grow?
Medium
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