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Epithet: subrigida
Meaning: Somewhat rigid
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the prefix "sub-" and Latin adjective "rigidus," meaning "stiff, rigid, hard, inflexible."
Pronunciation: sub-RIG-id-uh

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.