Heirloom
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002808
A variety of plant, typically a vegetable, fruit, or flower, that has been passed down through generations of gardeners or farmers. These varieties are open-pollinated, meaning they reproduce true to type from their seeds, unlike hybrid varieties. Heirloom plants are valued for their unique flavors, colors, and historical significance.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002808 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Agricultural equipment |
| Translations | German: Erbsorte; Spanish: variedad tradicional; French: variété ancienne |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-002808",
"term": "Heirloom",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A variety of plant, typically a vegetable, fruit, or flower, that has been passed down through generations of gardeners or farmers. These varieties are open-pollinated, meaning they reproduce true to type from their seeds, unlike hybrid varieties. Heirloom plants are valued for their unique flavors, colors, and historical significance.",
"subject": "Agricultural equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Erbsorte",
"es": "variedad tradicional",
"fr": "variété ancienne"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/heirloom/"
}
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