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Epithet: subdenudata
Meaning: Nearly naked
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the prefix "sub-," meaning "under, beneath; almost, nearly; subsidiary, secondary" and the Latin participle "denudatus," meaning "denuded, uncovered, plundered."
Pronunciation: sub-dee-noo-DAY-ta

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.