congenerous

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But other congenerous vegetables differ so widely in their time of flowering that we cannot but admire.

From The Natural History of Selborne by White, Gilbert

In the S.E. portion of the island, where the highest land is situated, well characterised trachyte, and other congenerous rocks of that varying family, occur.

From Volcanic Islands by Darwin, Charles

If I admire when I see how much congenerous birds love to congregate, I am the more struck when I see incongruous ones in such strict amity.

From The Natural History of Selborne by White, Gilbert

If I admire when I see how much congenerous birds love to congregate, I am the more struck when I see incongruous ones in such strict amity. 

From The Natural History of Selborne, Vol. 1 by Morley, Henry

How diversified are the modes of life, not only of incongruous, but even of congenerous animals; and yet their specific distinctions are not more various than their propensities. 

From The Natural History of Selborne, Vol. 2 by Morley, Henry