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Epithet: tetractinum
Meaning: Having parts or arrangement in fours
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the suffix "-tinus" added to the Ancient Greek noun "τετρᾰ́ς (tetrắs)," meaning "four."
Pronunciation: te-TRAK-tee-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.