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Epithet: lydiae
Derivation: Honors Lydia Triebner, wife of the German horticulturist and plant collector Wilhelm Triebner (1883-1957).
Pronunciation: LID-ee-ay

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.