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Epithet: leptocarpa
Meaning: Slender-fruited
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the prefix "lepto-," meaning "thin, fine, slender," and the Greek noun "karpos, meaning "fruit, grain."
Pronunciation: lep-toh-KAR-puh

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.