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Epithet: myriostigma
Meaning: Many-spotted
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the prefix "myrio-," meaning "innumerable, myriad," and the Ancient Greek noun "stigma," meaning "mark or spot."
Pronunciation: my-ree-oh-STIG-muh

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.