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Epithet: zamiifolia
Meaning: Zamia-leaved; having leaves resembling those of Zamia
Derivation: A Latinized compound epithet formed from the generic name Zamia and -folia (derived from the Latin noun folium, meaning "leaf," used in botanical Latin to form adjectival compounds meaning "-leaved").
Pronunciation: zam-ee-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.