Giant fig
Ficus gigantosyce
Family: Moraceae
What it is like
A fig. It is a tree. It grows 12-30 m tall. The leaves are heart shaped at the base. They are 25-30 cm long by 14-19 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Caucho, Higo, Higueron, Higuillo, Lechero