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Epithet: delagoensis
Meaning: Of or from Delagoa
Derivation: A compound epithet formed by adding the Latin suffix "-ensis," meaning "of or from a place," to the proper noun "Delagoa".  Maputo Bay, formerly known as Delagoa Bay, is an inlet of the Indian Ocean on the coast of Mozambique.
Pronunciation: del-uh-go-EN-sis

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.