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Epithet: makinoi
Derivation: Honors Tomitaro Makino (1862-1957), a pioneer Japanese botanist noted for his taxonomic work.
Pronunciation: MACK-kin-oy

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.