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Epithet: hesperidum
Meaning: Of the Hesperides, of the west
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the proper noun "Hesperides" and the neuter form of the suffix "us." In Greek mythology, the Hesperides are the nymphs of the evening and golden light of sunsets, who were known as the "Daughters of the Evening" or "Nymphs of the West."
Pronunciation: hes-PER-ee-dum

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.