Los Increíbles Higuerones / Incredible Fig Trees

This book discusses the natural history of fig trees, known as higuerones or amates. It highlights the importance of these trees in tropical forests, their impressive pollination - carried out by minuscule wasps - and the systems they use to disperse their seeds. The author mentions the characteristics of the most common species in Central America and their division into two groups: the fig trees or "higuerones" and the "chilamates". In addition, he analyzes the climatic characteristics that determine the distribution of species in the Central American region and includes data on their traditional and potential uses, among other aspects.