#ficus variegata

[helluvatimes]

Behold the Fig Tree

Ficus Variegata or Common Red-stem Fig sprouting figs in the botanic gardens. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

[animalids]

Fig snail (Ficus variegata) 

Photo by Ria Tan

[buffetlicious]

This Common Red Stem Fig (Ficus variegata) is found in Chijmes. It can grow very tall (up to 30m). Leaves thin, heart-shaped with pointed tips (10-25cm) with long stems and obvious veins. In saplings, the leaves have a toothed edge. The trees drop their leaves after the regular dry season, usually twice a year. The fruits are edible but are usually not consumed by humans other than animals.