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Common fig

Ficus carica

Description:

"Ficus carica is a monoecious, deciduous tree or a large shrub. It is native to the Middle East. It was later cultivated from Afghanistan to Portugal, and from the 15th century onwards, was grown in areas including Northern Europe and the New World.[1] In the 16th century, Cardinal Reginald Pole introduced fig trees to Lambeth Palace in London. It grows to a height of 6.9–10 metres (23–33 ft) tall, with smooth grey bark. Ficus carica is well known for its large, fragrant leaves."

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GonçaloFerreira
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GonçaloFerreira

Setúbal, Portugal

Spotted on Jul 13, 2012
Submitted on Jul 13, 2012

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