The fig variety known as 3 N' Prato—also seen as 3 Num Prato or Três Num Prato—is a particularly complex case in fig identification and classification, with conflicting data from literature, fig collectors, and online communities. The name itself refers to at least two different varieties in Portuguese fig literature: “Três Num Prato 1” and “Três Num Prato 2,” both documented in the Colecção DE Figueiras do Algarve project by João Costa and Armindo Rosa.

Três Num Prato 1 is described as a moderately vigorous fig with medium-sized, green fruit with violet tinges and dark red pulp. It is non- Caprification dependent (common-type), ripens in mid-season, and has a good resistance to handling and transport. Meanwhile, Três Num Prato 2 appears visually similar but is classified as a Smyrna -type fig that requires Caprification , has slightly more resistance, and a slightly different internal cavity and pulp tone.

A third variant enters the scene through the fig enthusiast community in the United States. A user known as Rei, whose real name is James, introduced what he called 3 N’ Prato, likely from Portugal. His version of the fig appears to align more closely with Três Num Prato 1, being common-type and producing well without the fig Wasp . However, it remains unclear if this is one of the officially documented Portuguese versions or a seedling bearing a similar name. However, in Harvey's video, the fig tree he shows as 3 N' Prato, also mentioned as "Tres Num Prato" according to Harvey has a completely different fig leaf than that in the image of Colecção DE Figueiras do Algarve, page 48. On the other hand, Harvey's other video titled Tres ao Prato seems to be correct with Tres Num Prato 1.

The historical mention of Três um Prato is traced back to Bobone in 1932, who described it as a Smyrna -type fig collected in the Algarve, with pyriform fruit and a rose-colored pulp. This aligns it more closely with Três Num Prato 2, though again, the classification has led to division among experts and hobbyists