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Epithet: suberecta
Meaning: Somewhat upright
Derivation: A compound epithet formed by adding the prefix "sub-," meaning "somewhat, slightly, rather, -ish" to the feminine form "erecta" of the Latin participle "erectus," meaning erect, upright, raised, having been set up."
Pronunciation: sub-er-EK-tuh

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.