The rock fig
Ficus petiolaris
Family: Moraceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The roots grow over rocky areas. The leaves are 4-15 cm long by 3-13 cm wide. They can be heart shaped at the base.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Mexico
How it is used for food
The semi-dried fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Zalate
Synonyms
Ficus jaliscana S. Watson; Ficus petiolaris subsp. jaliscana (S. Watson) Carvajal; Urostigma petiolaris (Kunth) Miq.;