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Epithet: chrysacanthion
Meaning: Having small golden spines
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the Ancient Greek nouns, "khrūsós," meaning "gold," and "ákanthaion," meaning "little spine."
Pronunciation: kris-ak-ANTH-ee-on

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.