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Ficus carica

Common Fig

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Common name

Common Fig.

Scientific name

Ficus carica L.

Conservation status and threats

Not protected species in Bulgaria.

Description and identification

Deciduous tree up to 10 m high. The leaves are palmate with 3 to 5 (7) lobes, 8-28 cm long^[1].

Distribution in Bulgaria

Map of distribution in Bulgaria of Ficus carica by floristic regions^[2]:

Up to 300 m altitude^[3].

References

[1] Китанов, Б. 1986. Културните растения в България. Издателство "Наука и изкуство". София (In Bulgarian).

[2] Assyov, B., A. Petrova, D. Dimitrov & R. Vassilev. 2012. Conspectus of the vascular flora of Bulgaria. Sofia, Bulgarian biodiversity foundation.

[3] Assyov, B., A. Petrova, D. Dimitrov & R. Vassilev. 2012. Conspectus of the vascular flora of Bulgaria. Sofia, Bulgarian biodiversity foundation.