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Epithet: principis
Meaning: A leader, first man or woman, head; a prince, sovereign.
Derivation: Honors Maximilian Joseph Eugene Auguste Napoleon de Beauharnais (1817-1852), 3rd Duke of Leuchtenberg, Prince Romanowsky, and amateur botanist.
Pronunciation: PRIN-sip-iss

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.