Glossary: variety

Definition:

a unit of classification below the level of species; varieties are separated on the basis of form and colour but the varieties are usually not geographically separated and individuals of different varieties can freely interbreed.

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Copyright: Mark Hyde, 2008-24

Hyde, M.A. (2024). UK Flora: Glossary details: variety.
https://www.ukflora.info/speciesdata/glossary-display.php?glossary_id=819, retrieved 7 October 2024

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