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Epithet: graniforme
Meaning: Compound adjective composed of the inflection of the Latin noun "granum," meaning "grain, seed, small kernel" and the neuter form of the suffix "-forme" meaning "having the form of; -shaped."
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: gran-NY-form-ee

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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