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Epithet: calcairophila
Meaning: Limestone-loving
Derivation: A Latinized descriptive compound epithet formed from the stem calcairo- (derived from the Latin adjective calcarius, meaning "of or pertaining to lime or limestone") and the suffix -phila (derived from the Ancient Greek adjective φῐ́λος (phĭ́los)) meaning "loving."
Pronunciation: kal-kai-roh-FY-luh

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.