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Epithet: polyphylla
Meaning: With many leaves; many-lived
Derivation: Compound adjective composed of the prefix "poly-," meaning "many," and the plural form of the Latin noun "phyllon," meaning "leaf."
Pronunciation: pol-ee-FIL-uh

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.