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Epithet: roseolutea
Meaning: Pink-yellow, rosy-yellow
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of two Latin adjectives, "roseus," meaning "pink, rose-colored, rosy," and "luteus," meaning "saffron yellow."
Pronunciation: roh-see-oh-LOO-tee-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. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.