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Propagation: Seeds
Detailed Information
The Common Fig (Ficus carica), in general, originates from **Western Asia** and the **Eastern Mediterranean region**. More specifically:
* **Western Asia:** Likely Turkey and possibly extending into Iran.
* **Eastern Mediterranean:** Regions encompassing Greece, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel.
Regarding the ‘Violette de Bordeaux’ cultivar, while its *species* origin is the region above, the cultivar itself likely originated in the **Bordeaux region of France.** The name suggests a French origin and the Bordeaux area is known for fig production.
