A species of deciduous tree, Ficus caria, of the mulberry family (Moracaeae). Leaves are characteristically palmate, with 3 to 7 lobes. A milky latex containing the protein-digesting enyzme ficin is produced. It is of southwest Asian origin and is now cultivated in the subtropical regions of the world for its edible fruit, especially in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the United States.