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Epithet: pseudomacrochele
Meaning: False macrochele, indicating that the species looks like another species with the epithet "macrochele" but is distinct from it.
Derivation: A Latinized compound epithet formed from the prefix pseudo- (from Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs), meaning "false" or "resembling") and the Latinized compound epithet macrochele.
Pronunciation: sue-doh-MACK-roh-KEE-lee

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.