A subvariety (Latin: subvarietas) in botanical nomenclature is a taxonomic rank. They are rarely used to classify organisms. __TOC__ Plant taxonomy Subvariety is ranked: below that of variety (varietas) above that of form (forma).
Subvariety is an infraspecific taxon.
Name Its name consists of three parts: a genus name (genera) a specific epithet (species) an infraspecific epithet (subvariety)
To indicate the subvariety rank, the abbreviation "subvar." is put before the infraspecific epithet.
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