Multiple choice general knowledge What is it commonly known as... Ficus carica Peach Fig Plum Pear Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Ficus carica is the botanical name for the common fig. Figs are unique fruits that are actually inverted flowers and have been cultivated since ancient times. Peach, plum, and pear are different fruits belonging to the Prunus genus, not Ficus.