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Epithet: synsepala
Meaning: Having united sepals
Derivation: A Latinized descriptive compound epithet formed from the Ancient Greek prefix συν- (syn-), meaning "with" or "together," and the Latin noun sepalum, meaning "sepal," with the feminine compound form -sepala, meaning "-sepaled."
Pronunciation: sin-SEP-al-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.