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Epithet: forbesii
Derivation: Honors James Forbes (1773-1861), a British gardener and botanist, who was the head gardener for the Duke of Bedford at Woburn Abbey.
Pronunciation: FORBZ-ee-eye

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.