The sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa) is native to Southeast Asia and gets its name from its deep spiritual and religious significance. Also known as the bodhi tree, the sacred fig tree is said to be ...

THE accompanying sketch represents an instrument used in Egypt for removing the “eye” or top of the sycomore fig. It is a piece of hoop iron, blunt on one edge and tolerably sharp on the other, and ...

Did you know there are over 3 trillion trees in the world right now? That's a massive number! Trees are not just pretty; they are the lungs of our planet and come in a fantastic variety. Think of the ...