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Epithet: sinforosanum
Meaning: Of or pertaining to Sinforosa Canyon
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the noun "Sinforosa" and the neuter form of the suffix "-anus," meaning "of or pertaining to." Sinforosa refers to Sinforosa Canyon, one of the largest canyons within the Copper Canyon system in the State of Chihuahua in northwestern Mexico.
Pronunciation: sin-for-MOH-sa-num

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.