I formed my conclusions from members who have done the research. For example, here is
one word for word quote of a F4F entry that others on the forum have agreed with:
Let me clarify the confusion. Melanzana Merd...... is the same as Longue D'Aout.
I received my MM from Adriano years back and positively identified this fig as LdA.
As a result of this, he changed the name of the cultivar on his website.
The way I identified this fig was because MM was growing next to a Longue D'Aout tree I received from a good friend in Europe.
To my astonishment, both trees, with respect to figs, leaves, growth habits, taste, etc. are exactly alike!
Charles