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Epithet: albispina
Meaning: White-spined, having white spines
Derivation: A compound epithet formed from the stem albi- (from the Latin adjective albus, meaning "white" or "pale") and the Latin noun spina, meaning "thorn," "spine," or "prickle."
Pronunciation: al-bee-SPEE-nuh

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.