The common fig tree is also called the common fig or fig tree. It is native to Midwest Asia or Asia Minor. It is cultivated in numerous countries of the tropical and subtropical area, in addition to cultivated specimens there are also feral forms.

Figs are produced on female trees; male trees produce similar fruits called goat figs or caprifigs, which are inedible. The fruits of the fig tree come in different varieties, such as dark purple ones are eaten raw, while light green ones are dried, pressed and take on a light amber color. Figs in this form are most commonly found in commerce and are classified as nuts. Figs are also the basis of fig wine produced in southern Europe.

Dried and roasted figs are used as a substitute for coffee, which has a slightly nutty aftertaste thanks to substances contained in the endosperm. For centuries, the fig tree has been considered a symbol of fertility, abundance and sweetness. When the first people staying in paradise, after tasting the fruit from the tree of “Good and Evil” realized that they were naked – they intertwined fig branches and made themselves blindfolds. Therefore, the term “fig leaf” means a very modest, makeshift garment, covering something very shameful. Figs were also already written about in their works by Homer and figs were gifted to Cleopatra. The fig tree is also very fond of birds, gardeners say , they are trees that speak to birds.