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And where is this last one?

Oi pictures a bit small and far off, so i'm gonna take a wild guess here

4) Common Cluster Fig, Gewone Trosvy - Ficus Sycomores
and this one is at Girivana waterhole on S12

The Sycamore Fig / Common Cluster Fig (Ficus sycomorus) close the usually dry Vurhami river bed on the H5 close to the Gomondwane Windmill. An exceptional example of this fig species. I have seen and heard of regular sightings of leopard on the “comfortable” branches of that tree as well, and for the bird lovers - the fruit that is on the tree for most of the year (up to four crops annually) attracts a whole range of birds to come and feast.

Here's my next batch of KNP mystery plants:

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Thanks!!

4. Ficus sycomorus (Trosvy, Sycamore fig, Cluster fig) Often found next to rivers. Prolific in fruit production and popular amongst birds, mammals etc.

Hi Stephen,

Nice to see you back on the forum.

Sycamore fig also occur in Israel and a few years ago a little chap climbed one to be able to see a man of importance walk by above the crowd.

That night in August was a blast - and the ride out was not too shabby. I hope your tribe enjoyed it.

Keep well.
BB.

Did you notice the date?

Well lets hope that this encouragement brings Stephen back. It seems as if Berg-en-dal is keeping him a little busier than Biyamiti did!

When it's posted under the 'what's new on the forums' column, I don't look at the date, but thanks for sharing!

Can humans eat the fruit of this tree?

Yes, but is usually infested by insects. Especially the little wasp that pollinate them.

And those irritating insects that bite you

Sycamore/ Common Cluster Fig
(Ficus sycamorus)

More info on this beautiful tree can be found here.

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