Hybrid

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1. a first generation cross between two genetically diverse parents.

With turfgrasses, hybrids are most associated with bermudagrass. The cross between Cynodon dactylon and Cynodon transvaalensis has produced many bermudagrass which are commonly used on golf courses.

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The fairway pictured above is the bermudagrass hybrid variety Tifway (419)
Source: Ohio State University Turfgrass Program

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An Asiatic lily hybrid.
Source: http://www.srgc.org.uk/bulblog/070803/log.html