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Epithet: evoluta
Meaning: Unrolled, unfolded
Derivation: The feminine form of the Latin adjective "evolutus," the perfect passive participle of the Latin verb "ēvolvō," meaning "I roll forth or out; unroll, unfold."
Pronunciation: eh-voh-LOO-tuh

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.