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Epithet: stylosa
Meaning: Having the form of a stylus or pencil; in botanical Latin, typically refers to a plant having a prominent, long, or slender style.
Derivation: The feminine form of the Latin adjective stylosus.
Pronunciation: sty-LOH-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.