Regarding a
plant the origin is the natural place or
locality where it comes from (from which it originates).
If the
wild plant species was believed
to have been originally present in a given area it is referred to as
a Native. If the plant was
introduced in some way subsequent to man's colonization it is referred
to as introduced.
Regarding cultivated varieties (cultivars) the origin indicates the
place, person or organization who "created" and
selected the new
plant variety.
