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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Native phlox flowers are typically blue, but cultivars are also available in pink, white, and purple.
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Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
Likewise, the portion of the melon touching the ground often changes color from creamy white to yellow, depending on the cultivar.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
That said, several slicing and beefsteak cultivars are widely considered great options if sweetness is your goal.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
And for those thinking of purchasing a new tree, know that many apple and crabapple cultivars are available at the nursery with various levels of resistance to cedar rust.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2026
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Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
Likewise, the portion of the melon touching the ground often changes color from creamy white to yellow, depending on the cultivar.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
That said, several slicing and beefsteak cultivars are widely considered great options if sweetness is your goal.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
And for those thinking of purchasing a new tree, know that many apple and crabapple cultivars are available at the nursery with various levels of resistance to cedar rust.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2026
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“Cultivar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivar. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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