Desert Fig

About

A lithophytic fig endemic to central and northern Australia, growing as a shrub or tree to 10 m directly out of rock crevices on sandstone outcrops. It produces small edible figs that ripen through yellow, orange, pink, red or purple.

How to spot it

Elliptical to oval leaves with a furry underside; fine hairs on the branchlets; small round-to-oval figs 0.9-2.8 cm across. Look for roots gripping bare sandstone rock faces along gorge walls.

Found in

• Nitmiluk National Park