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Epithet: fabago
Meaning: Bean-like
Derivation: A descriptive epithet formed from the Latin noun faba, meaning "bean," and the Latin suffix -ago, a nominal suffix often used to indicate resemblance or association.
Pronunciation: fah-BA-go

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.

Below is a list of plants that share this epithet.