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Epithet: humifusum
Meaning: Prostrate; spread out on the ground
Derivation: A descriptive epithet formed from the Latin noun humi (locative of humus, meaning "on the ground") and fusum, the neuter form of fusus, the perfect passive participle of the Latin verb fundo.
Pronunciation: hew-mih-FEW-sum

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.