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Epithet: mamillosa
Meaning: Densely mammillate; bearing many nipple-like projections
Derivation: A Latinized descriptive epithet formed from the Latin noun mamilla (genitive mamillae) meaning "nipple," "teat," or "small breast-like projection," and the feminine adjectival suffix -osa, meaning "full of," "abounding in," or "provided with."
Pronunciation: mam-il-LOH-suh

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.