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Epithet: populifolium
Meaning: Poplar-leaved; having leaves like a poplar tree
Derivation: A descriptive compound epithet formed from two Latin nouns: pōpulus, meaning "poplar tree," and folium, meaning "leaf," the latter used as an adjectival element meaning "-leaved."
Pronunciation: pop-yoo-lih-FOH-lee-um

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.