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Epithet: dasyacanthus
Meaning: shaggy-spined
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of two Ancient Greek words, the adjective "δᾰσῠ́ς (dăsŭ́s)" meaning "hairy, shaggy" and the noun "ᾰ̓́κᾰνθᾰ (ắkănthă)," meaning "thorny plant; thorn, spine, prickle."
Pronunciation: day-see-uh-KAN-thus

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.