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Variety

A variety is a plant that has evolved in the wild from a species or subspecies and which is sufficiently distinct to be given its own varietal name after the abbreviation var. For example,Acer palmatum var. dissectum has more finely cut leaves than Acer palmatum.

In everyday usage, variety is often used where cultivar is really meant.