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Epithet: pluricaule
Meaning: Having several stems
Derivation: Compound epithet made up by adding the prefix "pluri-," meaning "several," to the Latin adjective "brevis," meaning "small, short," and the noun "caule," meaning "stem."
Pronunciation: ploo-ree-KAW-lee

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.