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Epithet: montanum
Meaning: Of or pertaining to mountains; mountainous
Derivation: The neuter form of the Latin adjective "montanus."
Pronunciation: MON-tah-num
Alternative Pronunciation: mon-TAY-num

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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