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The key to identifying fig varieties correctly is using Condit's system of leaf and fruit classifications. Condit lists many characteristics in his own identifications, but I have room for only the major features of the fruit and leaves.
To be useful in identifying figs, a description must include details of fruit AND leaves. If we apply this criterion, Condit's 720 varieties is much less formidable. He has useful descriptions of only 41 caprifigs (including 1 edible caprifig), 57 Smyrna figs, 13 San Pedro figs, and 122 common figs. This is a total of 233.
We believe this is the largest database of information about figs (Ficus carica) that is available on the internet. Our goal is to make that information available in an accessible format, to continue to add to the database, and to facilitate the exchange of information through the Figs 4 Fun Forum. The important thing is sharing - pictures, ...
1. PETITE NEGRI (a) (DWARF) large purple-black, dark red center (2 crops) 2. CELESTE (a) medium, purple-brown, dark red center, very sweet, sugary
This document is a monograph on fig varieties that describes and classifies hundreds of distinct fig varieties. It provides background on the long history of named fig varieties dating back to ancient times.
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22 cze 2024 · In this article, I’ll simplify the different types of fig trees, including other species of Ficus, some of the different varieties, types of male and female figs, and their delicious flavor profiles you may have heard of!
