Rascultivar

Rascultivar is not a widely recognized term in established horticultural or botanical references. In formal literature, there is no official definition or listing for the word, so its meaning can vary by author or context. When encountered, it is often unclear whether it is a misspelling, a newly coined term, or a regionally used label rather than a formally recognized cultivar name.

In practice, the concept closest to a “cultivar” is a cultivated variety—plants selected for distinct, propagable traits and given a formal name under the rules of the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants (ICNCP). A standard cultivar name follows the format genus species ‘cultivar name’ (for example Rubus idaeus ‘Autumn Bliss’). Without an official definition, a label such as rascultivar does not convey specific traits and should not be relied upon for precise identification or documentation.

If you encounter the term, the prudent approach is to check the source for clarification and seek confirmation from authoritative references or official cultivar registries. Clarifying context can determine whether rascultivar is intended as a ordinary misspelling, a provisional label, or a regional designation pending formal registration.

See also: Cultivar, ICNCP, Plant naming conventions, Raspberry cultivar (as an example of a standard naming approach).