"Not actually a Ficus but a laurel. Genetic evidence suggests that Cretaceous laurels forms represent a primitive radiation separate from most modern forms, to which the only living representatives are two rare tropical genera (Neocinnamomum and Caryodaphnopsis)."
― Saurian encylopedia
"Ficus" planicostata is a member of the family Lauraceae, the laurel family, unlike Ficus (the fig tree), which belongs to the Moraceae family, the fig tree family. The laurel family is mostly composed by aromatic evergreen trees and shrubs, and the same could have been true for this extinct plant. However, like other laurel plants, it could have irritating and noxious sap that may not make this plant a good food for herbivores. However, the avocado is a lauracean, meaning the "Ficus" could theoretically have provided oil-rich fruit.
The Neocinnamomum tree, which is possibly related to "Ficus" planicostata, produces red fruits that are eaten by birds, insects, and even humans.
This plant will be a reliable food source for Anatosaurus, Triceratops and Denversaurus.
In Saurian[]
This species of plant is temporarily removed from the game in its current stage, due to the plant overhaul not being complete.
"Ficus" planicostata as it appears in Saurian: A Field Guide to Hell Creek.
| Plants of Saurian |
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| In-game: Blechnaceae indet. • Cannabaceae indet. • Equisetum sp. • Glyptostrobus sp. • Humulus sp. • Marmarthia sp. • Metasequoia occidentalis • Osmunda sp. • Sequoia dakotensis • Symplocarpus sp. • Taxodium olrikii • Woodwardia sp. • Zingiberopsis magnifolia
Upcoming: Bisonia niemii • "Dryophyllum" subfalcatum • Erlingdorfia montana • "Ficus" planicostata • Ginkgo adiantoides • Gleicheniaceae • Liriodendrites bradacii • Nilssoniacladus yukonensis • Platanites marginata • Sabalites sp. • Unnamed herbaceous plants • "Ziziphus" fibrillosus Unknown: Cobbania hickeyi Book exclusives: Azolla sp. • "Cinnamomum" lineafolia • Ditaxocladus catenulatus • Paranymphaea hastata • Rhamnus sp. |