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Epithet: unispina
Meaning: One-spined
Derivation: Compound epithet made up by adding the prefix "uni-," meaning "one, single," to the Latin noun "spina," meaning "thorn, spine, prickle."
Pronunciation: un-ee-SPIN-a

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.