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Epithet: amicorum
Meaning: Of friends
Derivation: The genitive plural of the Latin noun "amicus," meaning "friend."
Pronunciation: am-ee-KOR-um

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.