Ficus sp.
Fig, Fig
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Family: Moraceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Ficus sp. (Fig) is a non-native California shrub in the Moraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Magnolia: Magnolia lacks milky sap and has large cone-like fruits, not hollow figs; vs Ligustrum: Ligustrum has opposite leaves and dark berries, not alternate leaves and hollow figs; vs Quercus: Oak leaves feel leathery with pointed lobes; figs exude milky sap and have rounded lobes; vs Acer: Maple leaves are opposite with palmate veins; fig leaves alternate with pinnate veins; vs Morus: Mulberry fruits have obvious bumpy segments; fig fruits are smooth teardrops
Frequently asked questions
Is Ficus sp. native to California?
No. Ficus sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Ficus sp. belong to?
Ficus sp. is in the Moraceae family, genus Ficus.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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