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Epithet: foetida
Meaning: Bad-smelling, foul, stinking
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "foetidus," which is an alternative form of "fetidus."
Pronunciation: FET-uh-duh

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.