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Epithet: saundersiae
Derivation: Honors Katharine Saunders (1824–1901), a British-born South African botanical illustrator.
Pronunciation: son-DER-see-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.