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Epithet: adenophylla
Meaning: Gland-leaved; having glandular leaves
Derivation: A Latinized descriptive compound epithet formed from the Ancient Greek nouns ἀδήν (adḗn), meaning "gland," and φύλλον (phýllon), meaning "leaf," with the feminine compound form -phylla meaning "-leaved."
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.