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Epithet: glomerata
Meaning: Glomerate; clustered or gathered into a ball or cluster
Derivation: The feminine form of glomeratus (the perfect passive participle of the Latin verb glomerō).
Pronunciation: glahm-er-AH-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.