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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