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weeping fig

American  

noun

  1. a small tree, Ficus benjamina, of the mulberry family, native to southeastern Asia and Australia, having drooping branches and glossy leaves: widely cultivated as a houseplant.


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A weeping fig tree looms above her head; across the loft-like room are three large windows adorned with house plants.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2022

An article in Elle Decor, titled “The Best Plant To Buy For Every Room in Your Home,” recommended the weeping fig as perfect for the bedroom.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2019

“The weeping fig can slip into the background,” said Salmeri.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2019

Left unchecked in the wilds of its native Southeast Asia and Northern Australia, the weeping fig can easily reach 90 feet in height.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2019

Roth pointed out that the un-trendiness of the weeping fig has more practical considerations as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2019

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