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Epithet: purpureostyla
Meaning: Purple stem
Derivation: Compound adjective composed of the Latin adjective "purpureus," meaning "purple," and the noun "stylus," meaning "a stem, stalk."
Pronunciation: pur-PUR-ee-oh-STY-luh

Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.

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