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Epithet: eriophylla
Meaning: Having woolly leaves
Derivation: A Latinized compound epithet made up of two Ancient Greek nouns: "ἔριον (érion)," meaning "wool," and "φῠ́λλον (phŭ́llon)," meaning "leaf, foliage."
Pronunciation: er-ee-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.