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Epithet: anteuphorbium
Meaning: Literally meaning "before Euphorbium," this epithet, in the case of Kleinia anteuphorbium, refers to an early horticultural belief that the plant served as an antidote to the acrid latex of Euphorbia species, particularly Euphorbia officinarum. This claim is not supported by modern scientific evidence.
Derivation: A Latinized epithet formed from the Latin prefix ante-, meaning "before", and the proper Latin noun Euphorbium, which refers to the acrid resin or to spurges (the members of the genus Euphorbia) in general. Euphorbium is also the name of a former genus, now a synonym of Euphorbia.
Pronunciation: an-tee-yoo-FOR-bee-um

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.