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Epithet: barbulatum
Meaning: Barbellate; bearing fine hairs
Derivation: A descriptive epithet formed from the Latin noun barbula (diminutive of barb, meaning "beard") and‎ the Latin suffix -atus, used to form adjectives from nouns indicating the possession of a feature.
Pronunciation: bar-bul-AT-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.