COBAEA

Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

cobaea (plural cobaeas)

Any of the genus Cobaea of climbing plants, native to Mexico and South America.

Source: Wiktionary


Co*bæ"a, n. Etym: [Named after D. Cobo, a Spanish botanist.]

Definition: A genus of climbing plants, native of Mexico and South America. C. scandens is a consrvatory climber with large bell-shaped flowers.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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