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Epithet: densifolia
Meaning: Densely-leaved, densely covered with leaves
Derivation: Compound adjective composed of two Latin words, the feminine form of the adjective "densus," meaning "dense, compact; crowded, close," and the noun "folia," meaning "leaf."
Pronunciation: den-see-FOH-lee-a

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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