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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Different cultivars bloom at different times of the year, from late fall to late winter, so check the label when purchasing.
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Round cultivars, such as ‘Green Gem,’ naturally grow in a spherical shape.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Some pear cultivars continue to ripen and sweeten after being picked.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
Specific cultivars retain their berries for a longer period, whereas birds more readily eat others.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 6 Dec. 2025
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Round cultivars, such as ‘Green Gem,’ naturally grow in a spherical shape.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Some pear cultivars continue to ripen and sweeten after being picked.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
Specific cultivars retain their berries for a longer period, whereas birds more readily eat others.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Cultivar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivar. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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