The sycamore-fig, a large, sturdy tree with low-spreading branches, common in Palestine and Egypt. In Luke 19:4, Zacchaeus climbs a sycamore to see Jesus passing through Jericho. The detail is vivid: this tree's structure made it easy to climb despite Zacchaeus's short stature, and its size meant he could see over the crowd. The Greek συκόμορος comes from Hebrew 'shikemah', distinguishing it from the true mulberry. Its accessibility made it the perfect perch for a desperate tax collector seeking a glimpse of the teacher.