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Epithet: mexicanum
Meaning: Of or pertaining to Mexico
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the noun "Mexico" and the neuter form of the suffix "-anus," meaning "of or pertaining to." Mexico is a country in the southern portion of North America.
Pronunciation: meks-sih-KAY-num

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.