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Epithet: adenophylla
Meaning: Having glandular leaves
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of two Ancient Greek words, the noun "adḗn," meaning "gland," and the plural form of the noun "phúllon," meaning "leaf."
Pronunciation: ad-en-oh-FIL-uh

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.