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Epithet: Kleinia
Derivation: Honors Jacob Theodor Klein (1685-1759), also known by the nickname Plinius Gedanensium, a German jurist, historian, botanist, zoologist, mathematician, and diplomat in the service of Polish King August II the Strong.
Pronunciation: KLINE-ee-uh

While two or more genera often share the same specific epithet, which may also be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species, the generic name must be unique. Below is a list of plants that belong to the genus Sempervivum.