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Epithet: bryoides
Meaning: Moss-like; resembling moss
Derivation: A Latinized descriptive epithet derived from the Ancient Greek noun βρῠ́ον (brŭ́on), meaning "moss," and the Ancient Greek suffix -ειδής (-eidḗs), meaning "resembling" or "like."
Pronunciation: bry-OY-deez

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.