Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur

Sitio realizado por aficionados a la observación de aves desde 10 de enero 2006

Fig tree - Ficus carica

Family Moraceae

Exotic




Higuera/Fig tree© Claudia MonHiguera/Fig tree© Claudia MonHiguera/Fig tree © 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.