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Epithet: oviferum
Meaning: Egg-bearing
Derivation: A descriptive epithet formed from the Latin noun ovum, meaning "egg," and the suffix -ferum (neuter form of -fer) meaning "bearing" or "carrying."
Pronunciation: oh-VEE-fer-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.