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Epithet: krahnii
Derivation: Honors Wolfgang Krahn (1939-), a German explorer and discoverer of new species of cacti and succulents in South America.
Pronunciation: KRON-ee-eye

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.