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Epithet: ocahui
Derivation: A name used by the indigenous Sonoran Desert population for "fiber" and "cordage." They also called Agave ocahui by this name, as the leaf fibers of this species were used to make rope.
Pronunciation: oh-KAH-hee

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.