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Epithet: commixta
Meaning: Mixed, intermingled
Derivation: The feminine form of commixtus, the perfect passive participle of the Latin verb commisceō.
Pronunciation: kom-MIKS-ta

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.