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Epithet: synsepala
Meaning: Grouped sepals
Derivation: Compound of two worlds, the prefix "sym-," meaning "with, together," and the plural form of the Latin noun "sepalum," meaning "sepal."
Pronunciation: sin-SEP-al-uh

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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