Research and Conservation in Southern Sonora, Mexico
Ficus petiolaris (rock fig, tescalama)
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![]() Ficus petiolaris east of Alamos, Sonora. Photo: Mark Dimmitt  | 
      ![]() Ficus petiolaris strangling a rock east of Alamos, Sonora. Photo: Mark Dimmitt  | 
    
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The exposed roots of Ficus petiolaris create fantastic sculptures on cliff faces. Photos: Mark Dimmitt  | 
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![]() Seedling Ficus petiolaris established on a rock near Alamos, Sonora. Photo: Mark Dimmitt  | 
      ![]() Fruit of Ficus petiolaris at La Pintada south of Hermosillo, Sonora. Photo: Mark Dimmitt  | 
    
![]() Leaf of Ficus petiolaris. Photo: Mark Dimmitt  | 
    








