A cultivarA plant group intentionally bred or chosen for specific qualities. is a plant variety that people have developed and keep growing under cultivation. It is a common term in gardening, horticultureThe practice and study of growing garden plants., and agriculture for a selected plant type with stable traitsCharacteristics or features that something consistently has..
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈkʌltəˌvɑr/
Easy pronunciation: KUL-tuh-vahr (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the first syllable, with secondary stress on the last syllable.
Plant variety bred and maintained by people, not the general word for a plant species.
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Cultivar Meaning
a plant variety bred and grown by people for specific traits
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a plant variety developed from a natural species and kept in cultivation
Example: This apple cultivar is prized for its sweet flavor and long storage life.
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Common Mistakes
- Using cultivar as if it simply means a wild plant species.
- Confusing cultivar with variety in every context; in botany, cultivar usually refers to a cultivated, selected plant type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does cultivar mean in simple English?
A cultivar is a plant variety that people have selected or bred and keep growing for certain qualities, such as color, size, taste, or hardiness.
Is cultivar the same as variety?
Not exactly. A cultivar is a cultivated plant variety, often selected or bred by people for specific traits.
Can cultivar be used for animals or people?
No. Cultivar is used for plants, not animals or people.
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