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Epithet: pageae
Derivation: Honors Mary Maud Page (1867-1925), an English-born botanical illustrator, plant collector, and botanical explorer who emigrated to South Africa in 1911.
Pronunciation: PAY-jee-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.