Hybrid

The offspring of two plants of different species, subspecies or varieties of plants (parents which are genetically distinct).

Hybrids are created when the pollen from one kind of plant is used to pollinate and entirely different variety, resulting in a new plant altogether (sexual propagation). The parent plants may be different cultivars, varieties, species or genera but not different families. Hybrids are engineered by humans to exhibit special qualities. Hybrid seed will not be true therefore it isn't suitable for seed saving.