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1 Brown Turkey. 2  This extremely popular and large fig is grown across the world perhaps more than any other. 3  Its origins go back to the early 1700s, when it was first introduced to England â possibly from Italy. 4  The fruits are elongated and pear-shaped, with maple-brown skin.
Because of this, the majority of figs are dried, either by exposure to sunlight or through an artificial process, creating a sweet and nutritious dried fruit that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Figs grow on the Ficus tree (Ficus carica), which is a member of the Mulberry family. They are unique in that they have an opening, called the ostiole or eye, which is not connected to the tree, but which helps the fruit's development, aiding it in communication with the environment.