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Epithet: Sempervivum
Meaning: Always (forever) alive
Derivation: Compound epithet made of two Latin words, the adverb "semper," meaning "always," and "vivuvm," the neuter form of the adjective "vivus," meaning "alive."
Pronunciation: sem-per-VEE-vum

While two or more genera often share the same specific epithet, which may also be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species, the generic name must be unique. Below is a list of plants that belong to the genus Sempervivum.