The phrase
"different cultivars" means different varieties or types of the same plant.
Full definition
Due to its incredible popularity as an aromatic herb, there are
several different cultivars of lavender, but there are only two true subspecies: L. angustifolia angustifolia, coming from the northeastern part of the Iberian Peninsula near the Pyrenees, and L. angustifolia pyrenaica, which is native to southeast France and some parts of Italy.
Commercial marijuana is divided into exotically named, but hardly scientifically validated, strains, while hemp is defined by its low THC content in comparison to marijuana — THC being the main psychoactive component in cannabis — and is classified
into different cultivars.
Two whole hectares dedicated to demonstrative fields and stables with more than 200 animals and 2000
different cultivars.
All in all, it works out to be around 30
different cultivars, or forms, and around 370 species.
The other type of basil is Thai basil, which often has a licorice or anise flavor and is usually found in Asian cuisine, and which also comes in number of
different cultivars.
Sweet basil is the common variety that tends to be associated with Italian food, and there are number of
different cultivars and hybrids of basil to choose from, each with a slightly different taste and appearance.