Ficus palmata Wild fig (Moraceae) Deciduous tree

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Ficus palmata
Wild fig
Deciduous tree
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The Ficus palmata plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas. It is a member of the Moraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild fig.

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Latin Name:  Ficus palmata
Common Name:  Wild fig
Family:  Moraceae
Author:  Forssk.

Known Hazards:  The sap and the half-ripe fruits are said to be poisonous.

Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Occasionally found in forests, more commonly around villages, in waste ground, fields etc[194].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw. Sweet and succulent[2]. A very tasty fruit[194], it is often dried for later use. The fruit is about 2.5cm in diameter and annual yields from wild trees is about 25kg[194]. The fruit contains about 6% sugars, 1.7% protein, 0.9% ash and 0.2% pectin[194]. Low in vitamin C, about 3.3mg per 100g[194]. The unripe fruits and young growth are cooked and eaten as a vegetable. They are boiled, the water is removed by squeezing and they are then fried. a nice green vegatable[194]. Some caution is advised, see notes above on toxicity.

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