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Epithet: nobile
Meaning: (1) Noble, high-born, (2) distinct, famous, celebrated
Derivation: Inflection of the Latin adjective "nōbilis"
Pronunciation: no-BIL-ee
Alternative Pronunciation: no-BIL-ay

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.