Creek Sandpaper Fig, Creek Fig

Where does Creek Sandpaper Fig grow?

Found in: Australia, Tasmania

Notes: There are about 800-1000 Ficus species. They are mostly in the tropics. There are 120 Ficus species in tropical America.

Growing Creek Sandpaper Fig, Creek Fig

Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings. The seed are removed from the fig and mixed with sand before sowing as they are very small. Take the seed from ripe purple-black fruit. The plant needs a small wasp to fertilise the fruit.

Edible Uses: The fruit are eaten when fully ripe. They are good flavour but dry and can be stewed with sugar and water. The hairy skin needs to be removed.

Nutrition Info

Creek Sandpaper Fig, Creek Fig Photos

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