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Epithet: leucotricha
Meaning: White-haired
Derivation: A Latinized compound epithet made up of two Ancient Greek words: the adjective "λευκός (leukós), meaning "white," and the noun "θρῐ́ξ (thrĭ́x)," meaning "hair."
Pronunciation: loo-koh-TRY-kuh

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.