Common Name : Pharaoh's Fig

Scientific Name: Ficus sycomorus

Description: This odd ficus produces its fruit on thin branches arising from the trunk or even the roots of the plant. The base, therefore, is often covered with hundreds of tiny fruits. (Unfortunately, the Zoo's specimen is currently located in a non-public area.)

Recommended LINKS & BOOKS

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