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Epithet: gariepensis
Meaning: Of or from Gariep
Derivation: A compound epithet made up of the noun "Gariep" and the Latin suffix "-ensis," meaning "of or from a place." Gariep refers to the Orange River, also known as the Gariep River, the longest river in South Africa.
Pronunciation: gar-ee-ep-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.