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Chaenanthe
Lindley , Bot,Reg. 24 (1838) , Misc. 60 .
Ionopsideae . III . Gr. chainein (gape) , anthe (flower) . Referring , through the meaning " open-mouthed flower ," to the fanciful resemblance of the flower ,when seen from the side , to a panting dog with the tongue (lip) protruding and hanging .
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