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Epithet: stalagmifera
Meaning: Stalagmite-bearing
Derivation: A descriptive epithet formed from the stem stalagmi-, derived from the Ancient Greek noun στάλαγμα (stálagma), meaning "drop," and -fera, the feminine form of the Latin suffix -fer, meaning "bearing" or "-carrying."
Pronunciation: stal-ag-MEE-fer-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.