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Epithet: tropaeolifolius
Meaning: Having leaves like those of Tropaeolum
Derivation: A compound epithet made up of the generic name "Tropaeolum" and the Latin noun "folium," meaning "leaf." Tropaeolum is a genus of roughly 80 species of annual and perennial herbaceous flowering plants.
Pronunciation: tro-pee-oh-lih-FOH-lee-us

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.