Ficus, Or Fig, Plants Are A Large Genus Of Over 800 Species In The Moraceae Family, Native To Tropical And Subtropical Regions, Known For Their Woody Trees And Shrubs, Distinctive Aerial Roots, And Unique Fig-Like Fruits That Require Specific Wasps For Pollination. Ficus Species Vary Greatly In Size And Form, From Ground Cover And Bonsai To Towering Trees Like The Bodhi Tree, And Many Are Popular Houseplants Appreciated For Their Ornamental Qualities, Air-Purifying Abilities, And Religious Significance. They Are Also Cultivated For Their Edible Fruits, Such As The Common Fig (Ficus Carica), And Can Be Aggressive, Invasive Species In Some Regions.