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"This tree, a native of India, is remarkable for its vast branches. It is a species of fig; has ovate, heart-shaped, entire leaves, about five or six inches long, and produces a fruit of a rich scarlet, not larger than a cherry, growing in pairs from the axils of the leaves." -Lupton

Banyan Tree

"This tree, a native of India, is remarkable for its vast branches. It is a species of fig; has ovate,…

A Mediterranean fig, Ficus Carica, with a branch with leaves and buds. The fruit, numbered 3, is sliced lengthwise showing the seeds.

Ficus Carica Fig with Fruit and Leaves

A Mediterranean fig, Ficus Carica, with a branch with leaves and buds. The fruit, numbered 3, is sliced…

The branch of a Ficus populnea tree.

Branch of Ficus Populnea

The branch of a Ficus populnea tree.

Ficus is commonly known as the fig tree. The fruit of ficus roxburghii is edible. The fruits of ficus trees are called figs. The leaves of these trees are a roundish heart shape.

Fruit and Leaf of Ficus Roxburghii

Ficus is commonly known as the fig tree. The fruit of ficus roxburghii is edible. The fruits of ficus…

Figs are native to Turkey and Northern India. It was one of the first fruits cultivated by humans. In the U.S. figs are grown primarily in Southern California.

Fig

Figs are native to Turkey and Northern India. It was one of the first fruits cultivated by humans. In…

The outside appearance of a noncaprificated fig.

Fig

The outside appearance of a noncaprificated fig.

The outside appearance of a caprificated fig.

Fig

The outside appearance of a caprificated fig.

The interior of a caprificated fig.

Fig

The interior of a caprificated fig.

The interior of a noncaprificated fig.

Fig

The interior of a noncaprificated fig.

Any plant belonging to the genus Ficus is a fig. They are widely distributed in warm climates. Some bear edible fruit. This illustration shows a fig plant, as well as the male and female flowers, and a cross-section of the fruit of a fig.

Fig

Any plant belonging to the genus Ficus is a fig. They are widely distributed in warm climates. Some…

An illustration of a fig branch and fruit.

Fig Branch and Fruit

An illustration of a fig branch and fruit.

"The fig insect will not lay eggs in the Smyrna fig, but only in the wild fig; therefore one individual may carry the pollen to a dozen Smyrna figs before finding a wild fig whose character it does not recognize before entering the receptacle." — Davison, 1906

Fig Insect

"The fig insect will not lay eggs in the Smyrna fig, but only in the wild fig; therefore one individual…

The fruit of Ficus carica, which is native to Asia. The genus is an enormous one in the tropics. There are about 150 different varieties of cultivated figs.

Fig Plant

The fruit of Ficus carica, which is native to Asia. The genus is an enormous one in the tropics. There…

Fig plant.

Fig plant

Fig plant.

A moraceous tree belonging to the Ficus of tropical regions, producing pear like fruit.

Fig Tree

A moraceous tree belonging to the Ficus of tropical regions, producing pear like fruit.

Also known as ficus. They are native throughout the tropics and are cultivated for the fruit, the fig. Figs are important food resources for wildlife.

Fig Tree

Also known as ficus. They are native throughout the tropics and are cultivated for the fruit, the fig.…

A fig commonly seen in Adriatica; a body of water separating the Italian peninsula from the Balkan.

Adriatic Fig

A fig commonly seen in Adriatica; a body of water separating the Italian peninsula from the Balkan.

Figs from the Osborn's Prolific tree are round with long necks. The skin of the fruit is a dark mahogany color. The flesh of the fruit is milky white.

Osborn's Prolific Fig

Figs from the Osborn's Prolific tree are round with long necks. The skin of the fruit is a dark mahogany…

The fruit from a fig tree (Ficus carica) showing its section.

Section of Fruit of Fig

The fruit from a fig tree (Ficus carica) showing its section.

Also known as Ficus aurea. A branch of a Florida Strangler Fig tree, native to the state of Florida.

Branch of Florida Strangler Fig

Also known as Ficus aurea. A branch of a Florida Strangler Fig tree, native to the state of Florida.

Fig is a fruit producing tree. The cultivation of figs goes back to ancient times. It is native to the Mediterranean region, Syria, eastern Persia, and Afghanistan.

Fruiting Branch of Fig

Fig is a fruit producing tree. The cultivation of figs goes back to ancient times. It is native to the…