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Epithet: violacidermis
Meaning: Violet-skinned, having violet-colored skin
Derivation: A Latinized descriptive compound epithet formed from the Latin adjective violāceus, meaning "violet-colored," and dermis (from the Ancient Greek noun δέρμᾰ (dérmă), meaning "skin").
Pronunciation: vy-oh-lah-see-DER-miss

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.