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Epithet: macrogonus
Meaning: Large-angled
Derivation: A compound epithet made up of the prefix "macro-," meaning "large, long," and the Ancient Greek noun "gonia," meaning "corner, angle."
Pronunciation: mak-roh-GON-us

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.