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Epithet: primulina
Meaning: Resembling Primula
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the generic name "Primula" and the feminine form of the Latin suffix "-inus," meaning "of or pertaining to." Primula is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the family Primulaceae.
Pronunciation: prim-yoo-LEE-na

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.