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Epithet: rubescens
Meaning: Reddening, reddish
Derivation: The present participle of the Latin verb rubēscō, meaning "to grow or turn red, redden."
Pronunciation: roo-BES-enz

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.