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Epithet: pulvinaris
Meaning: Cushion-like
Derivation: A descriptive epithet formed from the Latin noun pulvinar, meaning "cushion," and the Latin suffix -aris, meaning "pertaining to."
Pronunciation: pool-vin-AR-is

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.