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Epithet: opuntioides
Meaning: Resembling Opuntia
Derivation: A Latinized comparative compound epithet formed from the generic name Opuntia and the Latin suffix -oides, meaning "resembling," "-oid," or "-like."
Pronunciation: op-un-shee–OY-deez
Alternative Pronunciation: op-un-tee-OY-deez

While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also apply to subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.