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Epithet: virens
Meaning: Green; flourishing, vigorous
Derivation: Present active participle of the Latin verb "vireo"
Pronunciation: VEER-enz

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.