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Epithet: decorum
Meaning: Decorated, adorned; elegant, fine, beautiful
Derivation: The neuter form of the Latin adjective "decorus."
Pronunciation: DEK-or-um
Alternative Pronunciation: day-KOR-um

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.