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Epithet: microhelia
Meaning: Small sun, little sun
Derivation: A Latinized compound epithet made up of two Ancient Greek words: the adjective "μῑκρός (mīkrós)," meaning "little, small," and the noun "ἥλῐος (hḗlĭos)," meaning "sun."
Pronunciation: my-kro-HEE-lee-uh

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.