Cakile maritima (European Searocket) is an annual succulent with branched stems and lobed green leaves, often tinted with purple or …
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Epithet: maritima
Meaning: Of or pertaining to the sea; marine, maritime
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "maritimus."
Pronunciation: muh-RIT-tim-muh
Alternative Pronunciation: mar-ih-TEE-muh
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.