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Epithet: dasyphyllum
Meaning: Dasyphyllous; having dense, shaggy leaves
Derivation: The feminine form of the Latin adjective dasyphyllus.
Pronunciation: das-ee-FIL-um

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.