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Epithet: resinifera
Meaning: Resin-bearing
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the Latin noun "resina," meaning "resin," and feminine form of the prefix "-fer," meaning "-bearing, -carrying, -bringing."
Pronunciation: res-in-EE-fer-uh

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.

Below is a list of plants that share this epithet.