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Epithet: primulina
Meaning: Primula-like; resembling Primula
Derivation: A Latinized comparative epithet formed from the generic name Primula and the Latin adjectival suffix -ina (the feminine form of -inus, meaning "of or pertaining to" or "resembling").
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.