Figs are technically not a fruit, but inverted flowers that grow on the Ficus carica tree or bush
. The fig "fruit" is actually a nearly-closed inflorescence made up of hundreds and hundreds of flowers
. Figs can range from pale green or yellow to dark purple in color with a flesh of pale pink, bright red, or any shade in between, depending on the variety
. They have a delightfully sweet flavor and are entirely edible, including the thin skin and tiny, crunchy seeds
. Figs are a good source of fiber and have long been used as a home remedy to promote digestive health
