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Ficus lyrata
Fiddle Leaf Fig, Fiddle FigTree
Ficus lyrata, commonly known as the fiddle-leaf fig, banjo fig, fiddle-leaved fig tree, lyre leaf fig tree, or lyre-leaved fig tree, is a species of plant in the mulberry and fig family Moraceae. It is native to western Africa, but is cultivated around the world as an ornamental plant. It has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
FamilyMoraceae
GenusFicus
NativeAfrica
LifespanPerennial
Synonyms
Synonyms are alternative scientific names that have been used in the past for Ficus lyrata.