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Epithet: uruguayanus
Meaning: Of or pertaining to Uruguay
Derivation: A Latinized toponymic epithet formed from Uruguay, a country in South America, and the Latin suffix -anus, meaning "of or pertaining to."
Pronunciation: ur-uh-gway-AN-us

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.