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Epithet: anomala
Meaning: Irregular; deviating from the norm
Derivation: The feminine form of the Latin adjective anomalus, alternative form of anomalos.
Pronunciation: ah-NOM-uh-luh

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.