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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- Pubescent
Hairy or downy, usually with soft, fine hairs.
- Pulp
The collective numerous flowers/fruit (achenes, pedicels, calyces, ovaries, styles, and "honey") within a fig, surrounded by the syconium.
- Punctate
Surface dotted or pointed.
- Punctulate
Minutely punctate.
- Pyriform
One of the fig form descriptors, also called "pear-shaped". See the Fig Form Descriptions page for more information.