n. pl. -ties .
A subordinate variety, or a division of a variety.
Subvariety
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n. pl. -ties .
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For the mathematical meanings, see algebraic variety and universal algebra.
In botanical nomenclature, a subvariety (subvarietas) is a taxonomic rank below that of variety (varietas) but above that of form (forma): it is an infraspecific taxon. Its name consists of three parts: a genus name, a specific epithet and an infraspecific epithet. To indicate the rank, the abbreviation "subvar." should be put before the infraspecific epithet.
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