Fig Glossary
Terminology, Abbreviations & Acronyms
In any particular field of study, there is a specific terminology (vocabulary) associated with it. Figs are no different. These terms can be a bit daunting for “newbies”. Some fig terms are even obscure to seasoned fig veterans. This glossary is designed to be a powerful resource for understanding terminology that is unique to the fig community.
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- Joe Morle
Giuseppe "Joe" Morle of the now defunct figtrees.net. Some fig varieties can be traced back to him and have the JM suffix.
- John Rock
John Rock is rarely mentioned within the fig community, but his contribution of the numerous fig varieties he established in California was extremely significant.
- Jon Verdick
Though Jon is not nearly as active in the fig community as he once was, his valuable contributions continue as the founder of the Figs4Fun Foundation. Jon's interests extend beyond figs. He is the owner of Encanto Farms Nursery and We Be Bananas. He was known by the handle, pitangadiego, on the old Figs4Fun forum.