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Epithet: variegatum
Meaning: Variegated; having a pattern of different colors or marks
Derivation: The neuter form of "variegatus," perfect passive participle of the Latin verb "variego."
Pronunciation: var-ee-GAY-tum

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.