Edible Landscapes Virtual Tour - COMMON FIG

Edible Characteristics:

Ripe figs are edible raw, cooked or dried. Figs are usually pear-shaped and up to 5 cm. in diameter. They are green to maroon-brown.

Health Benefits:

Figs are known to be high in potassium making them a great fruit to help decrease high blood pressure. Figs are also high in dietary fiber which promotes satiety, helping you feel full and reducing food cravings. These benefits also contribute to weight loss. Studies show a diet that includes regular consumption of figs decrease women’s risk of breast cancer by 34%!

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Additional Resources to Explore:

• Link to the Campus Arboretum Species Description page
• Link to the Campus Arboretum Edible Landscapes Tour page (for booklet, self-guided campus tours, or docent led tour information)