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The fig has a fascinating story. It is one of the first plants cultivated by humans and was recognised as an early food source. It has a deep and exotic history and has been associated with Asian, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean climates and abundance.
An interesting aspect of the fig is that its fruit is really an inverted flower. When you cut the fig in half you can see the seeds or flower stamins. These are completely edible and form part of the flesh of the fruit.
The Common Fig is the most prevalent type of edible fig. It develops without pollination and does not rely upon the bees (or wasps) to produce fruit. Because the fruit does not produce 'true' seeds, trees are propagated from cuttings.
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