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Epithet: microspermus
Meaning: Small-seeded
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the two Ancient Greek words, the adjective "mikrós," meaning "small," and the noun "spérma," meaning "seeds."
Pronunciation: my-kro-SPERM-us

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.