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Epithet: burrito
Meaning: Young donkey
Derivation: The diminutive form of the Spanish noun "burro," meaning "donkey or small donkey used as a pack animal," borrowed in botanical nomenclature.
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.