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Epithet: prostratus
Meaning: Prostrate; lying flat on the ground
Derivation: The perfect passive participle of the Latin verb prōsternō.
Pronunciation: prost-RAY-tus

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.