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Epithet: albidior
Meaning: More whitish; paler
Derivation: A descriptive epithet formed from the Latin adjective albidus, meaning "whitish; somewhat white," and the comparative suffix -ior, meaning "more" or "rather."
Pronunciation: al-BID-ee-or

While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. Moreover, the same epithet can be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.