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Epithet: cereuscula
Meaning: Small candles
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the Latin noun "cereus," meaning "a wax taper or light," and the "suffix "-culus," added to form a diminutive of that noun.
Pronunciation: ker-ee-USK-yoo-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.