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Epithet: couesii
Derivation: Honors Elliott Coues (1842-1899), an American army surgeon, ornithologist, and naturalist, recognizing his contributions to natural history in the southwestern United States.
Pronunciation: KOO-zee-eye

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.