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Epithet: cylindrifolia
Meaning: Having cylindrical leaves
Derivation: Compound of two Latin words, "cylindrus," meaning "cylinder," and "folia," meaning "leaves."
Pronunciation: sil-Iin-drih-FOH-lee-uh

Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.

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