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Epithet: nevadensis
Meaning: Of or from Nevada
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of noun "Nevada" and the Latin suffix "-ensis," meaning "of or from a place." Nevada is a state in the Western region of the United States.
Pronunciation: nev-uh-DEN-sis

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.