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Epithet: anagense
Meaning: Of or from Anaga
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the noun "Anaga" and the Latin suffix "-ense," meaning "of or from a place." Anaga refers to Macizo de Anaga, a mountain range in northeastern Tenerife.
Pronunciation: an-uh-GEN-see

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.