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Epithet: iwarenge
Meaning: Rock lotus
Derivation: A compound epithet derived from the Japanese vernacular name of this variety, itself composed of two Japanese words: "岩 (iwa)," meaning "rock," and "蓮華 (renge)," meaning "lotus."
Pronunciation: ee-wah-REN-geh

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.