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Epithet: microhelia
Meaning: Tiny sun
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the prefix "micro-," meaning "very small," and the Ancient Greek noun "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.