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Epithet: stenoclada
Meaning: Narrow-branched
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of two Ancient Greek words, the adjective "stenós," meaning "narrow, tight," and the noun "kládos," meaning "branch; young slip or shoot of a tree, such as is broken off for grafting."
Pronunciation: sten-oh-KLAD-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.