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Epithet: faucium
Meaning: The upper part of a throat; a throat, pharynx, gullet; a narrow entrance
Derivation: Genitive plural of the Latin noun "fauces."
Pronunciation: FOW-see-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.