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Epithet: imbricata
Meaning: Imbricate; tiled or overlapping like roof tiles
Derivation: The feminine form of the Latin adjective imbricatus.
Pronunciation: im-brih-KAY-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.