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Epithet: oviforme
Meaning: Egg-shaped
Derivation: The neuter form of "oviformis," a New Latin compound adjective formed from the Latin noun "ovum," meaning "egg," and the suffix "-formis," meaning "having the form of; -shaped."
Pronunciation: oh-vih-FOR-mee

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.