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Epithet: navicularis
Meaning: Boat-shaped
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the Latin noun "navicula," meaning " small ship," and the suffix "-aris," used to form an adjective, usually from a noun, indicating a relationship or pertaining to.
Pronunciation: nav-ik-yoo-LAIR-iss

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.