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Epithet: pentalophus
Meaning: Five-ridged, having five ribs
Derivation: Compound peithet made up of two Ancient Greek words, the numeral "πέντε (pénte)," meaning "five," and the noun "λόφος (lóphos)," meaning "crest, ridge."
Pronunciation: pen-ta-LOH-fus

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.