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Epithet: tectiflora
Meaning: Hidden flowers
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the Latin words, inflection of the participle "tectus," meaning "covered, concealed, hidden, having been covered, hidden or concealed," and the plural form of the noun "flos," meaning "flower, blossom."
Pronunciation: tek-tih-FLOR-a

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.