Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of flowering plant in the mulberry family: Ficus carica is the scientific name for the common fig tree, a deciduous tree or large shrub.
   • The source of edible figs: The tree cultivated for its sweet, pear-shaped, multiple fruit.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Ficus carica in our garden produces fruit twice a year.
  • Farmers have cultivated Ficus carica for thousands of years for its delicious figs.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or horticultural contexts: The term is used formally to specify the species, distinguishing it from other fig species (e.g., , the weeping fig).
  • The study focused on the drought tolerance of Ficus carica compared to other Mediterranean flora.

Variants and Related Words

• Fig tree: The common name for .
• Fig: The edible fruit produced by the tree.
• Ficus: The genus to which belongs, containing hundreds of species.

Synonyms

• Common fig tree
• Edible fig

Related Phrases

• Fig cultivation: The agricultural practice of growing .
  • Fig cultivation in this region dates back to ancient times.

Noun

1. Mediterranean tree widely cultivated for its edible fruit