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Epithet: burrito
Meaning: Young donkey
Derivation: Diminutive form of the Spanish "burro," meaning "donkey or small donkey used as a pack animal."
Pronunciation: bur-REE-toh

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.