Tag: Syconium

Archaeological evidence suggests figs were one of the first domesticated plants, cultivated as early as 5000 B.C.. The fig's unique biology often leads to questions about its identity: is a fig a fruit or a veg?

Evidence of fig cultivation dates back over 11,000 years, making it one of the first known crops. But what is truly unique about figs is their unusual botanical structure and reproduction, a process that relies on a remarkable partnership with a tiny insect.

According to botanists, the fig isn't a fruit in the traditional sense, but a unique cluster of inverted flowers known as a syconium. This surprising fact often leads people to question: **Are figs a fruit or a veg?** The answer is a fascinating blend of botanical science and culinary tradition, revealing more about this ancient food than just its sweet taste.