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Epithet: patersoniae
Derivation: Honors Florence Mary Paterson (born Hallack), also known as Mrs. T.V. Paterson (1869-1936), a South African plant collector.
Pronunciation: pat-er-SON-ee-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.