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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- Kadota Fig Family
One of the family of fig varieties that are grouped into categories of similar characteristics. Sometimes called Kadota Type, and some use Dottato in place of Kadota. This practically seedless honey fig is grown commercially in California for canned figs.
- Keith Karausky
Keith is a notable fig collector in the fig community. Some varieties can be traced back to him and often contain the KK suffix. His strain of Black Madeira (KK) is considered by some to be a superior strain of Black Madeira (UCD).