Higueron
Ficus dulciaria
Family: Moraceae
What it is like
A fig. It is a tree. It can grow 15 m tall. The leaves are oval but taper to both ends. The fruit are green.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 1,600-3,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
It is sometimes cultivated and is a significant food in some places.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Higueron guayabo
Synonyms
Ficus dulcaria var. antioquiensis Dugand;