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Epithet: muirii
Derivation: Honors (1) John Muir (1874-1947), a Scottish-born South African medical doctor, naturalist, and cultural historian; (2) John Muir (1838-1914), also known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks," a Scottish-born American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States.
Pronunciation: MYOOR-ee-eye

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.