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Epithet: luteoviride
Meaning: Yellow-green (or yellowish-green)
Derivation: A descriptive compound epithet formed from the stem luteo- (from the Latin adjective luteus, meaning "yellow") and viride, the neuter form of the Latin adjective viridis, meaning "green."
Pronunciation: loo-tee-oh-VIR-id-ee

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.