Ficus carica
Figuier
Common Fig
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | green |
| Flowering months | March, April |
| Leaf type | Palmate |
| Height | 10 m |
Description
Ficus carica flourishes near rivers or streams; when there is no water available it sends out roots to the nearest water source.
Flowers
The flowers are very small, hidden inside a small green structure called a ‘syncap’, which has a tiny opening to the outside for pollinating wasps to enter.
Leaves
Palmate leaf has lobes radiating from a base point. Large lobes radiate from a base point, rough to the touch.
Fruits Seeds
Syconium: formed by an enlarged, fleshy hollow receptacle, 3-7 cm long.
Edible
Fruit: used in many culinary dishes.
Medical
Sap: to treat warts and corns.
Fruit: dried figs are rich in calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin PP (Niacin). A mild laxative.
Leaves: to treat haemorrhoids.
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