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Ficus aurea Nutt.
Florida strangler fig, Strangler Fig
Moraceae (Mulberry Family)
USDA Symbol: FIAU
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
The Strangler Fig is a member of the mulberry family (family Moraceae) which includes trees and shrubs, sometimes herbs, with white sap or latex usually present and often abundant. About 1400 species mostly in tropical and subtropical areas, a few in temperate regions; 5 native and 3 naturalized tree species.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Tree
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Breeding System: Flowers Unisexual
Fruit:
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
From the National Suppliers Directory
According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Plant Nursery - Sanibel, FL
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
