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Epithet: gypsophila
Meaning: Gypsum-loving, chalk-loving
Derivation: The feminine form of "gypsophilus," a Latinized compound epithet made up of two Ancient Greek words: the noun "γύψος (gúpsos)," meaning "gypsum, chalk," and the adjective "φῐ́λος (phĭ́los)," meaning "loving."
Pronunciation: jip-SOF-il-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.