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cobæa
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cobæa, prop. n. [Named after D. Cobo , a Spanish botanist.].
A genus of climbing plants, native of Mexico and South America. Cobaea scandens (called cup-and-saucer vine , monastery bells , or Mexican ivy ) is a conservatory climber with large bell-shaped flowers. [1913 Webster]
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