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Epithet: conothelos
Meaning: Having conical nipples
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of two words, the Latin noun "cono," meaning "cone," and the Ancient Greek noun "thēlḗ," meaning "teat, nipple."
Pronunciation: kon-oh-THEL-os

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.