caprifig

Noun

Meaning

wild variety of the common fig used to facilitate pollination of certain figs

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Ficus carica sylvestris

Hypernyms

fig common fig common fig tree Ficus carica

Related terms

caprify

Examples

Nonetheless, the wasp pollinates the flower with pollen from the caprifig it grew up in. When the wasp dies, it is broken down by enzymes ( Ficain ) inside the fig. Fig wasps are not known to transmit any diseases harmful to humans. Source: Internet

When a caprifig ripens, another caprifig must be ready to be pollinated. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

caprificate caprification caprificator caprifoil caprifole Caprifoliaceae