As a native to the mediterranean region the fig tree (ficus carica) holds a special place in our landscape as no other. Fig trees are known for their unique pollination process called mutualism. Unlike most fruit-bearing trees that rely on wind or insects for pollination, fig trees have a fascinating partnership with a specific species of wasp known as fig wasps. The tiny female wasps enter the fig’s fruit through a natural opening called the ostiole to lay their eggs. In the process, they inadvertently pollinate the flowers inside. As the wasps exit the fig, they carry pollen with them, allowing for the fertilization of other figs. This intricate relationship demonstrates the mutual dependency between fig trees and fig wasps for their reproductive success.