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Epithet: isthmensis
Meaning: Of or from an isthmus
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the noun "isthmus" and the Latin suffix "-ensis," meaning "of or from a place." Isthmus refers to the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, the shortest distance between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean.
Pronunciation: isth-MEN-sis

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.