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Epithet: rosularis
Meaning: Rosette-forming; resembling a small rose
Derivation: A Latinized descriptive epithet formed from the Latin noun rōsula (the diminutive of rōsa), meaning "small rose," and the Latin suffix -aris, used to form an adjective indicating a relationship or pertaining to.
Pronunciation: roh-SOO-lar-iss

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.