noun
Ficus erecta; Japanese fig
A species of fig tree native to East Asia, bearing small edible fruits. The name literally means 'dog loquat', but it is not related to loquats.
イヌビワの実は小さいが、熟すと甘くて食べられる。
The fruit of the Ficus erecta is small, but when ripe it is sweet and edible.
この山道にはイヌビワがたくさん生えている。
Many Ficus erecta trees grow along this mountain path.
The name イヌビワ (inu biwa) literally means 'dog loquat', likely because the leaves resemble those of the loquat (ビワ) and the prefix イヌ (dog) often denotes a wild or inferior version of a plant. The exact origin is uncertain.