cultivar
noun
cul·ti·var
ˈkəl-tə-ˌvär 
-ˌver
: an organism and especially one of an agricultural or horticultural variety or strain originating and persistent under cultivation
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Cauliflower and broccoli are different cultivars of the Brassica oleracea species, along with cabbage and kale.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
For example, there are compact cultivars of panicle hydrangeas, ninebarks and junipers.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Flower options range from beginner-friendly strains that are low in THC to premium cultivars.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
This moderate-growing cultivar reaches 12 feet tall, 8 feet wide.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
For example, there are compact cultivars of panicle hydrangeas, ninebarks and junipers.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Flower options range from beginner-friendly strains that are low in THC to premium cultivars.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
This moderate-growing cultivar reaches 12 feet tall, 8 feet wide.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Cultivar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivar. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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