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Epithet: candelaris
Meaning: Candelabra-like; resembling a candelabrum
Derivation: A Latinized descriptive epithet formed from the Latin noun candelabrum, meaning "branched candlestick" or "chandelier," and the suffix -āris, indicating resemblance or relation.
Pronunciation: kan-del-AIR-is

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.