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Epithet: subcorymbosa
Meaning: Almost in the form of a cluster of fruit or flowers
Derivation:  Compound of two Latin words, the prefix "sub-" and the feminine form of the adjective "corymbosus," meaning "in the form of a cluster of fruit or flowers."
Pronunciation: sub-kor-rim-BOW-suh

Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.

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