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Epithet: fulgens
Meaning: Shining, glittering
Derivation: Present active participle of the Latin verb fulgeō, meaning "to shine."
Pronunciation: FUL-jenz

While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also apply to subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.