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Name Description
anacantha
without spines
anacanthus
without spines
anemophila
wind-loving
anemophilus
wind-loving
angulosa
with corners, prominent ridges
angulosus
with corners, prominent ridges
angustata
narrowed
angustatus
narrowed
angustifoliata
narrow leaves
angustifoliatus
narrow leaves
annua
annual
annularis
ring shaped, ringed
annuus
annual
anopetala
petals ascending
anopetalus
petals ascending
anosma
unscented
anosmus
unscented
anserina
belonging to geese
anserinus
belonging to geese
anthopogon
bearded flower
anthracina
the color of coal
anthracinus
the color of coal
aperta
open
apertus
open
apetala
without petals

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