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Q.Is the seed of a fiddle leaf fig tree eatable or useful for anything?

Zone 96778 | simplyrichell added on November 11, 2018 | Answered

I live on the rainy side of the Big Island and it is HUGE and very prolific with its seeds.

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BushDoctor
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Answered on November 11, 2018

It is not edible in any way. This plant has very strong laxative properties, along with many other toxins. It is not advised to use this tree for its medicinal properties without the proper knowledge of rendering harmful chemicals inert, and removing them.

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