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Epithet: filifera
Meaning: Thread-bearing
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the Latin noun "filum," meaning "thread, string, filament, fiber," and the verb "fero," meaning "to bear, carry; to support, hold up."
Pronunciation: fil-LIF-er-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.