cultivar
UK: ˈkʌltɪvɑː | US: ˈkʌltɪvɑr
n. a plant variety that has been produced in cultivation by selective breeding
cultivar = culti<cultivate> + var<variety>
- culti<cultivate>: From Latin cultivare ("to till, cultivate"), derived from cultus ("care, cultivation").
- var<variety>: Shortened form of variety, from Latin varietas ("difference, diversity").
Etymology Origin:
The term cultivar was coined in the early 20th century by combining cultivate and variety to describe plants selectively bred for desirable traits. It reflects the agricultural practice of improving species through human intervention, distinguishing cultivated varieties from wild ones.
This rose cultivar is prized for its vibrant color and fragrance.
Farmers developed a new drought-resistant cultivar of wheat.
The apple cultivar 'Honeycrisp' is popular for its crisp texture.
Botanists cataloged hundreds of tomato cultivars in the seed bank.
The nursery specializes in rare orchid cultivars.