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Epithet: arachnoidea
Meaning: Spider web-like, cobwebby
Derivation: A Latinized epithet made up by adding the feminine form "-oidea" of the Latin suffix "-oideus," meaning "-oid, -like," to the Ancient Greek noun "ᾰ̓ρᾰ́χνη (ărắkhnē)," meaning "spider web."
Pronunciation: a-rak-NOY-dee-a

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.