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Epithet: microsperma
Meaning: Small-seeded
Derivation: Compound of two words, the prefix "micro-" meaning" very small," and the Latin noun "sperma," meaning "seeds."
Pronunciation: my-kro-SPERM-uh

Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.

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