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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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psychosnyder t1_j29l3iq wrote

Fig is a type of fruit. I think perhaps fruit is the word you are looking for.

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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').

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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.

Edit: Bonus random Google image pic

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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KnotiaPickles t1_j2c67r9 wrote

Interesting to learn the other translations of that! Thank you :)

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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.

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azdoggnaro t1_j2cfv0s wrote

Fichi d’India? Figs of India? It happens dude.

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wotombay t1_j29k1vi wrote

Thanks! Was just about to ask the cactus name

P.S. Beautiful view!

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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.

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MrHydromorphism t1_j2drr0i wrote

It’s endearing. I was imagining you trying to eat this and had a soft chuckle.

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speneliai t1_j29a6lo wrote

its cactus lmao 🌵

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Tuga_Lissabon t1_j2ae6fs wrote

We call that "figo da india", which is Portuguese for ficus-indica :)

Proper figs are different.

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Baxus27 t1_j2b8jgj wrote

A similar term in Morocco, there are different varieties and they're a delicious treat, but in summer:)

Actual figs are a softer fruit that grows on a tree with a characteristic fragrance and a waxy irritating substance, also sweet and delicious in late summer.

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Tuga_Lissabon t1_j2ckdy8 wrote

There are many varieties indeed. I like the soft skinned ones that go black, not too big - the big ones not as good - and they're ripe when the skin opens those stripes. Or the small green ones we call "pingo de mel" - "honey drop"

The smell of fig trees in the evening, to me, instantly spells "summer days".

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gu_butler t1_j29lqmc wrote

Fig is a fruit, am I right?

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90Kg t1_j29uiqe wrote

Indian figs are soooo good. Absolute recommendation to anyone.

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Snufflepuffster t1_j2aa6xa wrote

I'm just gonna go ahead and wash up there.

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qwerty4007 t1_j2ckanr wrote

I'm curious when the cacti was introduced to the island. It looks like it thrives there.

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wtfsheep t1_j29qci1 wrote

Mega fail on the title

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