Fantastic Figs.  D igging into a ripe and juicy fig feels just so good.  Figs come from the Ficus tree which is part of the Mulberry family. Sweet to taste, figs are soft and chewy and are filled with crunchy edible seeds. Figs have a bud-like opening called an ostiole on the top which helps the fruit to develop. This fruit comes in many varieties, shapes and textures. The leaf of the Fig tree is also edible.  Besides being highly nutritious, Figs have a historical and cultural significance  - being mentioned numerous times in the Bible as a symbol of peace and prosperity. The fig tree is one of the oldest fruit trees and is used for medicinal purposes in many cultures. In the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures, figs are consumed during religious festivals and celebrations. Fig trees are thought to have first originated in the Middle East and were first cultivated in Egypt.  Fig leaves: Fig leaves are edible and are good sources of vitamins A, and ...