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Epithet: flavopurpurea
Meaning: Yellow and purple
Derivation: A descriptive compound epithet formed from the stem flavo- (derived from the Latin adjective flavus, meaning "yellow") and purpurea, the feminine form of the Latin adjective purpureus, meaning "purple."
Pronunciation: flav-oh-pur-PUR-ee-uh

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.