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Epithet: diversifolia
Meaning: Having different leaves
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the Latin adjective "diversus," meaning "(1) opposite, (2) separate, apart, (3) diverse, different" and the noun "folia," meaning "leaves."
Pronunciation: dy-ver-sih-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.