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Epithet: corallicola
Meaning: Coral-dweller
Derivation: A descriptive epithet formed from the stem coralli- (derived from the Latin noun corallium, meaning "coral") and the Latin suffix -cola, meaning "inhabitant" or "dweller."
Pronunciation: kor-al-lih-KOH-lah

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.