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Epithet: vaginata
Meaning: Sheathed; having a sheath
Derivation: A descriptive epithet formed from the stem vagin- (derived from the Latin noun vagina, meaning "sheath" or "covering") and -ata (the feminine form of the Latin suffix -atus, meaning "possessing," "bearing," or "clothed with").
Pronunciation: vaj-in-AH-tuh

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.