Ficus johannis

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A fig. It is a large shrub or small tree. It has many branches. It grows 3-4 m tall. It does not have aerial roots. The bark is grey or brown. The young stem are reddish-brown. The leaf stalks are 1-2 cm long. The leaf blade varies and is broadly oval with 3-5 lobes. It is 4-8 cm long. The figs are pale purple and about 1 cm across. They can be hairy.

Where it is found

It is a temperate to Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Asia, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten. The white milky sap is used to turn milk into cheese.

Edible parts

Fruit, sap

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ficus carica var. johannis Boiss.; Ficus carica var. longipes Born. ex Parsa; Ficus geraniifolia Miq.; Ficus malvastrifolia Warb.; Ficus persica Boiss.; Ficus vitifolia Warb.;