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Epithet: neorubella
Meaning: New, somewhat red
Derivation:  Compound epithet made up of the prefix "neo-," meaning "new," and the feminine form of the Latin adjective "rubellus," meaning "somewhat red, reddish."
Pronunciation: nee-oh-ROO-bel-uh

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.