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  6. Fig Family
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  8. Ficus
  9. Common Fig

species 53,965 observations

Common Fig

Ficus carica

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

50 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Ruddy Daggerwing, Herald Moth, Fall Webworm Moth, Black Witch 10
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Red Fox, Black Fig Fly, Mallard, Common Raven 29
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Green Anole, Red Admiral, Milkweed Assassin Bug, Shiny Flea Beetle 10
  • Sheltered animals Animals that nest or roost in it Parasitoid Wasp 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Organic
Soil pH
Acid Neutral
Habit
Erect Multi stemmed Rounded Spreading
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree Edible

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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