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Epithet: congesta
Meaning: Collected, accumulated; compiled
Derivation: Feminine form of "congestus," perfect passive participle of the Latin verb "congero"
Pronunciation: kon-JES-tuh

Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.

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