Fig

Usually found near habitation, they have large indented leaves and fruit in the summer months .Fig have been cultivated as far back as 7000B.C. in Jerico and is the first tree to be mentioned in the bible. Originally from Caria in Asia Minor, hence its scientific name of Ficus Carica. The Fig tree is unusual in that it doesn’t have a resinous sap instead it exudes a slightly caustic milky substance when cut. It is very deep-rooted and able to withstand extreme drought, also its wood is very porous and retains large reserves of moisture. Fig does not flower and fruit like a normal tree instead it actually flowers inwardly and the fruit is really the flowers, full of stamens etc.