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Epithet: unguispinum
Meaning: With claw-like spines
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of two Latin nouns, "unguis," meaning "claw," and "spina," meaning "thorn, spine, prickle."
Pronunciation: un-gwee-SPIN-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.