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Epithet: sexangularis
Meaning: Six-angled, having six angles
Derivation: Compound epithet made up from two Latin words, the numeral "sex," meaning "six," and the adjective "angularis," meaning "angular."
Pronunciation: seks-an-gew-LAIR-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.