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Epithet: brachypetala
Meaning: Having short petals
Derivation: Compound epithet made up by adding the prefix "brachy-," meaning "short, small," to the noun "petalum," meaning "petal."
Pronunciation: brak-ee-PET-al-uh

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.