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Epithet: titanopsis
Meaning: (1) Having a Titan-like appearance
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the noun "Titan" and the suffix "-opsis." In the ancient Greek religion and mythology, "Titan" refers to Helios, the god who personifies the Sun. Helios was a member of the second generation of deities, the children of the original Titans, Hyperion and Theia.
Pronunciation: ty-tan-OP-sis

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.