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Epithet: unispina
Meaning: One-spined; having a single spine
Derivation: A descriptive epithet formed from the Latin adjective ūnus meaning "one" or "single," and the noun spina, meaning "spine," "thorn," or "prickle."
Pronunciation: un-ee-SPIN-a

While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also apply to subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.