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Epithet: erectiflora
Meaning: Having upright flowers
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of two Latin words, the participle "erectus," meaning "erect, upright, raised, having been set up," and the noun "flos," meaning "flower, blossom."
Pronunciation: e-rek-tih-FLOR-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.