বন ডুমুর | Wild Fig

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Title: বন ডুমুর | Wild Fig There are mainly two species of fig in Bangladesh. One is the round Devil Fig, and the other is the Cluster Fig. Cluster Fig is considered one of the oldest fruits in the world. These two types can be distinguished by their leaves. Devil Fig has large, long, and rough leaves. The leaves of this fig are rough like sandpaper. These leaves are used to clean Pangas, Stinging Catfish, and Walking Catfish. Wild Fig refers to various fig species that grow in the wild. The scientific name of the commonly known Cluster Fig is Ficus racemosa. The tree is comparatively small. It is a deciduous tree. The fruits grow in clusters on the trunk. Our curiosity about fig flowers seems endless. The fig is a unique tree whose flowers grow inside the fruit. That is why the flower is not visible. However, it grows inside the fruit. That’s why the idiom “Dumurer Ful” comes into use, meaning something unseen. The idiom originated because the flower exists but cannot be seen. The flowers of the fig tree are usually white or light pink. Because of their sweet scent, the flowers help in pollination The banyan tree also belongs to the fig family. Like figs, its flowers also remain hidden inside the fruit. These fruits have a small opening at the base through which tiny insects enter and pollinate them. After fertilization, the inflorescence covered by bracts develops into the fruit. This is what enhances the beauty of the flower inside the fruit. The receptacle becomes swollen, round, and hollow. That is why the flowers are never visible from outside. Fig trees grow scattered in forests and wild areas, often neglected. The fig trees found in Bangladesh produce small fruits that are not edible. Ripe native figs are usually not eaten and taste slightly bitter. However, fig curry tastes quite good when cooked. The fruit is round or oval in shape. Raw figs are highly nutritious and can be eaten as vegetables. Fried or mashed fig mixed with other vegetables is very tasty. Also, ripe figs can be dried to make jam, jelly, chutney, and similar products. This fig is rich in various nutrients, including carbohydrates, sugars, fats, protein, thiamine, riboflavin, calcium, and iron. Along with its nutritional value, figs also possess many medicinal properties. Leaves, raw and ripe fruits, extracts, bark, roots, etc., are used for the treatment of various ailments. Applying a paste made from the bark to mosquito or insect bites helps them heal quickly. Fig trees are not usually planted; they grow naturally. The presence of fig trees in forested areas plays an important role in conserving biodiversity. They provide food for wildlife. Birds and wild animals are the main consumers of figs. Green pigeons, doves, squirrels, bats, monkeys, and numerous other wild animals love to feed on ripe figs. Seeds spread through birds or animal droppings fall to the ground and grow into new trees. In this way, wild figs help sustain the natural cycle. The roots of the tree prevent soil erosion and help retain soil nutrients. Although found in natural environments, this plant is now endangered. It grows best in slightly damp areas of forests or jungles near water. Now, the filling in of wetlands, canals, and beels is causing this plant diversity to disappear. Everyone must become aware to conserve this valuable medicinal wild fig. To reach us: Web: http://www.pojf.org Phone: (+88 02) 9830376-80 E-mail: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pojfoundation Twitter: http://twitter.com/prokritiojibon #wild #fig #Prokriti_O_Jibon #Prokriti_Kotha