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Epithet: gorgonis
Derivation: Refers to Gorgon, another name for Medusa, one of the three monstrous sisters in Greek mythology.
Pronunciation: gor-GOH-nis

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.