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Epithet: lilacina
Meaning: Lilac-colored
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective lilacinus.
Pronunciation: ly-las-SY-nuh

While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also apply to subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.