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Epithet: zeyheri
Derivation: Honors Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858), a botanical and insect collector who collected extensively in South Africa.
Pronunciation: ZAY-AIR-eye
Alternative Pronunciation: ZY-er-eye

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.