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Epithet: pluricaule
Meaning: Many-stemmed; having several stems
Derivation: A descriptive compound epithet formed from the Latin combining form pluri- (from plūs, meaning "more" or "several") and the noun caulis, meaning "stem," with the neuter adjectival ending -e.
Pronunciation: ploo-ree-KAW-lee

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.