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Epithet: caryophyllaceus
Meaning: Resembling clove
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the Latin noun "caryophyllon," meaning "clove (spice)," and the suffix "-aceus," meaning "resembling, having the nature of, forming, belonging to."
Pronunciation: kar-ee-oh-fil-AY-see-us

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.