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Epithet: maximum
Meaning: Biggest, largest; oldest; highest
Derivation: The neuter form of the Latina adjective "maximus."
Pronunciation: MAKS-ih-mum

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.