This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Hybrid
A plant resulting by combining the characteristics of one type of plant with another through cross-pollination. This can occur naturally or deliberately through human action.
Did you know?
Grapefruit is a natural hybrid between pomelo and sweet orange.
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