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Epithet: titanopsis
Meaning: Titanopsis-like; resembling plants of the genus Titanopsis
Derivation: A Latinized comparative generic name formed from the generic name Titanopsis and the Ancient Greek noun ὄψῐς (ópsĭs), meaning "appearance" or "aspect."
Pronunciation: ty-tan-OP-sis

While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also apply to subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.