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Name Description
echinus
spiny
edulis
edible
elatior
higher
emarginatus
with notched margin
ensata
sword-like
ensatus
sword-like
eria-
prefix meaning "wooly"
erica-
prefix referring to Heath and Heather family
erio-
prefix meaning "wooly"
erythro-
prefix meaning "red"
esculenta
edible
esculentus
edible
exaltatum
very tall
exaltatus
very tall
excisa
cut away

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