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Epithet: vanderietiae
Derivation: Honors Mrs. Van de Riet, the collector of the type specimen of Sarcocaulon vanderietiae.
Pronunciation: van-dee-ree-ET-ee-ay

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.