Meaning: Very purple, derives from the Latin words "atrox," meaning "very or fiercely" and "purpurea," meaning "purple"
Pronunciation: at-ro-pur-PURR-ee-uh

There are often several genera that have the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species, for subspecies, varieties, and forms.

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