Fig tree - Ficus carica Family MoraceaeExotic © Claudia Mon© Claudia Mon © Claudia MonThe fig tree is an exotic plant native to southwestern Asia and the Mediterranean. It is in the Family Moraceae. It produces a fruit which has been very appreciated as food since older times. It provides many nutrients and cultivation has been widespread to many parts in the world. The fig is a very peculiar fruit. It is called false fruit or infrutescence since it contains fruits.