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Epithet: orgyalis
Meaning: Fathom-long; of a fathom in length
Derivation: A Latinized epithet formed from the Ancient Greek noun ὄργυιᾰ (órguiă), meaning "a fathom, the distance between the tips of the outstretched arms," and the Latin adjectival suffix -alis, meaning "of or pertaining to."
Pronunciation: or-gee-AY-liss
Alternative Pronunciation: or-jee-AY-liss

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.