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Epithet: palmifrons
Meaning: Palm-leafed, having palm-like leaves
Derivation: A compound epithet made up of two Latin nouns: "palma," meaning "palm tree," and "frons," meaning "a leafy branch, foliage, greenery."
Pronunciation: pal-mee-FRONZ

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.