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Epithet: scaposa
Meaning: Full of scapes, having scapes
Derivation: A compound epithet formed by adding the feminine form "-osa" of the Latin adjectival suffix "–osus," meaning "full of, possession of," to the noun "scapus," meaning "scape, stem, stalk."
Pronunciation: ska-POH-suh

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.