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Roxburgh fig

Ficus auriculata

Photo by 1Sarah2
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Field Notes

Description:

This fig tree was noted for its large brightly colored leaves (2nd & 3rd pictures) & the fact that is is currently bearing fruit. This tree welcomes guest to the gardens and the extension service.

Habitat:

Forests in moist valleys. Found in Pakistan, India, Bhutan, Burma, China, and Japan

Notes:

Spotted in the Florida Botanical Gardens http://www.flbg.org/

Reference Links:

EOL: Ficus auriculata, PLANTS Profile for Ficus auriculata (Roxburgh fig) | USDA PLANTS

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Comments (2)
1Sarah2
I am not sure that they are edible. Ashish has discussed which figs are edible and which would make you sick. I just can't find the spotting to which that discussion was attached.

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PublishedOctober 5, 2011

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