Dasylirion texanum (Texas Sotol) is a highly ornamental plant with narrow, usually shiny, bright green leaves spreading from a central …
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Epithet: royanum
Meaning: Of or pertaining to Texas
Derivation: A Latinized toponymic epithet formed from Texas, a state in the southern United States, and the Latin suffix -anum, the neuter form of -anus, meaning "of or pertaining to."
Pronunciation: tek-SAY-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.