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Epithet: acaulis
Meaning: Coral-like, coral-red
Derivation: Femine fomr of the New Latin adjective "corallinus."
Pronunciation: kor-al-LIN-a

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.