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Japanese Fig

Ficus erecta

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Japanese Fig
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Overview

Ficus erecta, the Japanese fig, is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is found in the eastern Himalayas, Assam, Bangladesh, Vietnam, southern China, Taiwan, Jeju Island of South Korea, the Ryukyu Islands, and Japan. The species is a deciduous shrub or small tree, growing to a height of 2 to 7 m, it is found alongside streams. It is reported to be dioecious, and produces small, sweet fruits that are 1.0 to 2.5 cm in diameter. It is pollinated by the fig wasp Blastophaga nipponica.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Ficus erecta — CC BY-SA 4.0