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Epithet: gigantea
Meaning: Giant
Derivation: The feminine form of the latine adjective "giganteus."
Pronunciation: jy-GAN-tee-uh
Alternative Pronunciation: gy-GAN-tee-uh

Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.

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