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Epithet: cochal
Derivation: A local vernacular name for Myrtillocactus cochal and its edible fruits, which has been adopted into botanical nomenclature. The term is derived from Mexican Spanish, specifically the regional dialect of the Baja California peninsula, where the cactus is endemic.
Pronunciation: KOH-kal

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.