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Epithet: kmccoyi
Derivation: Honors Tom A. McCoy (*1959), an American collector (resident of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) and researcher of succulent flora.
Pronunciation: mak-KOY-ee

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.