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Epithet: ovatifolia
Meaning: Ovate leaves
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of two Latin words, the adjective "ovatus," meaning "ovate, egg-shaped," and the noun "folia," meaning "leaves, petals."
Pronunciation: ooh-vay-tih-FOH-lee-a

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.