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Epithet: paralias
Meaning: Of the seashore, coastal
Derivation: A Latinized epithet from the Greek noun παραλίας (paralías), the genitive singular of παραλία (paralía), meaning "seashore" or "coast."
Pronunciation: par-uh-LEE-as

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.