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Epithet: rubispinus
Meaning: Ruby-spined; having ruby-red spines
Derivation: A Latinized descriptive compound formed from the combining form rubi-, meaning "ruby-red," and -spinus, a compound-forming element derived from the Latin noun spina, meaning "spine," used in botanical Latin compounds meaning "-spined."
Pronunciation: roo-bih-SPIN-us

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.