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Epithet: maritima
Meaning: Of the sea; coastal, growing by the seashore
Derivation: The 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.