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Epithet: dolomiticum
Meaning: Belonging to the Dolomites
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the noun "Dolomites" and the neuter form of the Latin suffix "-icus," meaning "belonging to" or "connected with." The Dolomites, also known as the Dolomite Mountains, Dolomite Alps, or Dolomitic Alps, are a mountain range in northeastern Italy.
Pronunciation: doh-loh-MY-tih-kum

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.