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Epithet: subacaulis
Meaning: Somewhat stemless; almost stemless
Derivation: A descriptive epithet formed from the Latin prefix sub-, meaning "somewhat," "slightly," or "rather," and the New Latin adjective acaulis, meaning "stemless; having no stem or stalk."
Pronunciation: sub-a-KAW-liss

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.