Beach on South Coast of Sardinia with fig plants [OC, 4624×3468]Submitted by ilovepowernapping t3_zz3ceh in EarthPorn
ilovepowernapping OP t1_j29dur8 wrote
Ok, the plant is a species of cactus, the correct designation being Opuntia ficus-Indica or prickly pear, which grows everywhere in Sardinia. The figs actually are sold by street vendors along the roads.
I got the correct designation wrong because it was lost in translation, my bad.
chalklinedbody t1_j29nj9n wrote
opuntia ficus indica is the paddle cactus in the background
it looks like a type of cholla in the foreground, a cylindropuntia
Wooden_Software_7851 t1_j2a9u3l wrote
At least someone knows what they're talking about! They're all invasive plants to Sardinia so hardly earthporn, well, not in my opinion for what it's worth.
LibertyLizard t1_j2astjn wrote
These are neither figs nor opuntia lol
Figs grow on trees by the way. I’m sure they can be seen in Sardinia as well. Just not in this picture.
psychosnyder t1_j29l3iq wrote
Fig is a type of fruit. I think perhaps fruit is the word you are looking for.
ilovepowernapping OP t1_j29lx53 wrote
Ficus means fig. From Wiki:
'Common English names for the plant and its fruit are Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, prickly pear, and spineless cactus, among many others.'
I was confused, because in my native language (German) the plant is simply called 'Kaktusfeige' (meaning, well, 'Cactus fig').
letdogsvote t1_j29nyug wrote
You can find prickly pear fruit in the US in the store from time to time. You can also grow them with the right climate - in Arizona for instance they go crazy.
Definitely not a "fig" but a cactus fruit. Kinda sweet, kinda like a kiwi inside maybe, very purple red and the juice stains really bad. Have to peel them as the outside skin is tough and can have spines.
starkiller_bass t1_j2ahy7g wrote
I guess it's a "fig" as much as it's a "pear."
Thelastsaburai t1_j2act92 wrote
Some people call the fruits tuna. No idea where all these names come from, but it definitely has a whole lot of them
PM-ME-DEM-NUDES-GIRL t1_j2d9tu5 wrote
they just explained that it's called a cactus fig in their language. it's true of more than one European language
psychosnyder t1_j29pwp8 wrote
Ficus can also mean hemorrhoids in English, but primarily refers to a type of tree that is a common house plant in USA, due to the ease of which you can airlayer the roots, and is sometimes used as an assignment in horticulture classes.
Figs in USA is the fruit Fig or an abbreviated representation of the word figures.
I do not know latin. What I do know is that I have never met anyone in the USA that calls them anything other than Prickly Pears or Nopales, which is how they would be labeled in a store here. I also deal with them often, and have three growing in pots next to me.
Stellar-Polaris t1_j2a2hlo wrote
It's ok! Beautiful photo!
I-melted t1_j2eukr5 wrote
Everyone is getting hung up on the bloody figs. Its typical internet stupidity.
It’s a lovely picture! I can’t wait to go to Sardinia. If there’s a bunch of people in the world that knows more about food than the rest of us, it’s the Sardinians.
KnotiaPickles t1_j2c67r9 wrote
Interesting to learn the other translations of that! Thank you :)
cote112 t1_j2a2vcv wrote
It's a berry actually to be specific. All berries are fruits but not all fruits are berries.
Strangely strawberries aren't berries at all since their seeds are on the outside.
azdoggnaro t1_j2cfv0s wrote
Fichi d’India? Figs of India? It happens dude.
wotombay t1_j29k1vi wrote
Thanks! Was just about to ask the cactus name
P.S. Beautiful view!
rotoboro t1_j2b39sm wrote
Two strikes op. While there are prickly pear in the background, the cacti you're trying to identify is a type of cholla. Neither of which are native to Sardinia, but are actually from the Americas.
MrHydromorphism t1_j2drr0i wrote
It’s endearing. I was imagining you trying to eat this and had a soft chuckle.
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