Ficus pumila var. awkeotsang
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| Ficus pumila var. awkeotsang (Makino) Corner |
Ficus pumila var. awkeotsang is a member of the fig family and a variety of Ficus pumila.[1]. The plant is sometimes grown in close proximity to Betel nut palms thus providing a tall trunk, which the fig uses as a support to climb [2].[3]
[edit] Use
The main use of this plant is its fruit, which is harvested to make aiyu jelly. The jelly, when combined with sweeteners and lemon or lime juice is a favorite snack in Taiwanese night markets and farmers' markets.
[edit] References
- ^ Global Project Based Learning Forum and Exhibition. PRECIOUS PLANTS AROUND US. Retrieved on 2008-01-30.
- ^ 王秋美. 可愛的果實——愛玉與薜荔的私密世界. 中華民國國立自然科學博物館. Retrieved on 2008-02-23.
- ^ Taxon: Ficus pumila L. var. awkeotsang (Makino) Corner. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville Area. Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
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