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  ton phak leuad

 

Thailand

Ton phak leuad is the Thai name for the Green Fruited Fig, i.e. a tall deciduous tree, with the botanical name Ficus variegata var. variegata. It has 2 to 3.5 centimeter large figs that grown in tight clusters on the branches, and that are a food source for many different species of animals, including bats, monkeys, apes, birds and rodents. It is widespread, fairly common, and usually found near streams.

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