Variegated describes plant tissue showing more than one color, often in leaves, stems, or fruit. Variegation may be genetic, chimeral, environmental, virus-related, or caused by nutrient or stress patterns. In figs, variegated fruit or foliage can be attractive, but not every streak or pale area is stable variegation. Growers should distinguish true cultivar traits from sun exposure, ripening patterns, disease symptoms, or nutrient issues.

Variety Family is a term used for a group of varieties believed to be related or similar.

Variety Family is most useful when paired with accurate labels and source history. In fig collecting, shorthand or naming terms should never replace careful provenance, photos, and grower notes.

Vascular Bundle means a strand of xylem and phloem tissue in practical plant language.. . Vascular Bundle is most useful when it is tied to the exact plant part, season, cultivar, and growing conditions being described.

Vector is a term used for an organism that carries a pathogen or pest problem. Related glossary ideas include integrated pest management.. . Vector is most useful when it is tied to the exact plant part, season, cultivar, and growing conditions being described.

Vegetative Growth is a term used for growth of leaves, stems, and roots rather than fruit.. . Vegetative Growth is most useful when it is tied to the exact plant part, season, cultivar, and growing conditions being described.

In horticulture, Venation describes the pattern of veins in a leaf. Venation is useful when comparing fig leaves because leaf shape can vary by cultivar, tree age, shoot vigor, and season. Clear leaf descriptions should mention the part being observed and should be paired with photos when the term is used for identification.

In horticulture, Vigor describes the strength and rate of plant growth.. . Vigor is most useful when it is tied to the exact plant part, season, cultivar, and growing conditions being described.

Vinegar Fly refers to a small fly attracted to fermenting fruit. Related glossary ideas include integrated pest management. Vinegar Fly should be used with specific symptoms, timing, and photos. Accurate diagnosis matters because insect feeding, disease, nutrient stress, water stress, and weather injury can produce superficially similar problems on figs.

Vivipary is seed germination while the seed is still attached to or inside the parent plant or fruit. It is seen in some crops and wild plants under particular genetic or environmental conditions. In figs, the term may arise when discussing seed biology or unusual germination observations. Because most named figs are propagated clonally, vivipary is more relevant to breeding and botany than routine cultivar maintenance.

Vasile Surugiu (aka Herman2 / Hermansur) Vasile Surugiu is an active fig collector who gained recognition through the online forum Figs4Fun under the username Herman2, and later as Hermansur on eBay. He is known for introducing and popularizing specific fig variety strains, notably the Marseilles Black VS (MBVS). Marseilles Black VS is characterized by its early season ripening, dark-black exterior, deep red flesh, and good cold tolerance—qualities praised by many collectors in colder growing zones. This strain is commonly associated with Surugiu due to his early distribution of cuttings online and its frequent mention as “Herman’s variety” on various forums. Though detailed information about Vasile's background is limited, his impact is reflected in the enduring popularity of Marseilles Black VS. Collectors credit him with making the variety accessible and distinguishing this strain as a cold-hardy, flavorful Mt. Etna-type fig. The “VS” suffix in the name commonly refers to his initials—or perhaps “Vasile’s Strain”—recognizing his role in its modern distribution. Hermansur is his eBay name.