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Epithet: clivicola
Meaning: Dweller of slopes, growing on hills
Derivation: A compound epithet formed by adding the suffix "-cola," meaning "inhabitant, dweller," to the Latin noun "clīvus," meaning "slope, hill, rise."
Pronunciation: kly-vee-KOH-la

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.