cultigen

/ˈkʌltɪdʒən/

Definitions

1. noun

A domesticated plant or animal that has been bred and selected from a wild species for desirable traits.

“The botanist studied the development of new crop varieties from wild cultigens.”

Synonyms

  • breed
  • domesticated plant
  • variety

Antonyms

  • feral animal
  • wild plant