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Epithet: rosulata
Meaning: Rosulate; forming a small rosette
Derivation: A Latinized descriptive epithet formed from the Latin noun rōsula (the diminutive of rōsa), meaning "small rose," and the suffix -āta (the feminine form of -ātus), used to form adjectives from nouns indicating possession of, or resemblance to, the noun.
Pronunciation: ros-yoo-LAY-tuh
Alternative Pronunciation: rose-yoo-LAT-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.