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Epithet: exilis
Meaning: Slender; thin; delicate
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: EKS-il-iss

While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also apply to subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.