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What is a cultivar?

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Definition: A cultivated plant variety with at least one distinct difference from the species, such as flower color, level of disease resistance, or fruit shape.
Also Known As: plant cultivar
Examples:
There are many hydrangea cultivars; 'Endless Summer' is a popular recent example.

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