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Epithet: gypsophila
Meaning: Gypsum-loving
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of two Ancient Greek words, the noun "gúpsos," meaning "gypsum," and the adjective "phílos," meaning "that which is loved or important: beloved, dear, of or from a friend."
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.