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Epithet: sedifolium
Meaning: Having Sedum-like leaves
Derivation: Compund epithet made up of the name of the genus "Sedum" and the Latin noun "folium," meaning "leaf or petal."
Pronunciation: sed-ih-FOH-lee-um

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.