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Epithet: praesectum
Meaning: Cut
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the prefix "prae-," meaning "before or in front," and the neuter form of the participle "sectus," meaning "cut or divided."
Pronunciation: pray-SEK-tum

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.