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Epithet: namaquanum
Meaning: Of or pertaining to Namaqualand
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the noun "Namaqualand" and the neuter form of the suffix "-anus," meaning "of or pertaining to." Namaqualand is an arid region of Namibia and South Africa.
Pronunciation: na-MAWK-wan-um

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.