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Epithet: tirucalli
Derivation: Chosen by Linnaeus for the words used by the locals of Malabar in Southern India, "tiru" meaning "good," and "kalli" referring to the medicinal qualities of the various species of the genus Euphorbia.
Pronunciation: tee-roo-KAL-ee

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.