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Epithet: testaceum
Meaning: Made of bricks or tiles; resembling brick (especially color); covered with a shell
Derivation: The neuter form of the Latin adjective "testaceus."
Pronunciation: test-uh-SEE-um

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.