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Epithet: microdasys
Meaning: Small and hairy
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of two Ancient Greek adjectives, "mikrós," meaning "small," and "dasús," meaning "hairy, shaggy."
Pronunciation: my-kro-DAS-is

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.