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Epithet: haworthii
Derivation: Honors Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767–1833), an English entomologist, botanist, and carcinologist.
Pronunciation: hay-WOR-thee-eye

While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also apply to subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.