sycamore fig

The sycamore fig, scientifically known as Ficus sycomorus, is a type of fig tree native to Africa and the Middle East. It is recognized for its edible fruit, which is similar to but inferior to the common fig. This tree is also referred to as the sycamore of Scripture and was used by ancient Egyptians to create mummy cases. The term "sycamore" can also refer to other trees, such as the American plane tree (Platanus occidentalis) or the sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus). The genus Ficus, which includes the sycamore fig, contains about 900 species of trees, shrubs, and vines, many commonly called figs.123