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Epithet: bupleurifolia
Meaning: Having leaves like Bupleurum
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of genus name "Bupleurum," and the plural form of the Latin noun "folium," meaning "leaf." Bupleurum is a large genus of annual or perennial herbs or woody shrubs, with about 190 species, belonging to the family Apiaceae.
Pronunciation: boo-plur-ih-FOH-lee-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.