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Epithet: undulatifolia
Meaning: Having undulated leaves
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the Latin adjective "undulatus," meaning "undulated, diversified as with waves, pleated," and the plural form of the noun "folium," meaning "leaf."
Pronunciation: un-dew-lay-tih-FOH-lee-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.