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Generic Name: Adromischus
Meaning: Stout-pedicelled; referring to the short, stout flower pedicels of plants in the genus.
Derivation: A Latinized compound generic name formed from the Ancient Greek adjective ᾰ̔δρός (hădrós), meaning "stout," and the noun μῐ́σχος (mĭ́skhos), meaning "stalk" or "pedicel."
Pronunciation: ad-roh-MIS-kus

While two or more genera often share the same specific epithet, which may also apply to subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species, the generic name must be unique. Below is a list of plants in this genus.