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Etymology

The etymology for the epithet polifolia is incorrect. A more correct definition would be "Polium-leaved", a reference to Teucrium montanum L., commonly known as mountain germander. See the etymology in Wiktionary for more details. —Mike 07:53, 7 March 2019 (UTC)

@Moverton: this is explicitly mentioned in the ICNafp at Art. 60.10: "Ex. 38. In Andromeda polifolia L. (Sp. Pl.: 393. 1753), the epithet is taken from a pre-Linnaean generic designation ("Polifolia" of Buxbaum) and is a noun used in apposition, not an adjective; it is not to be altered to 'poliifolia' (Polium-leaved)." So although it may originally have been derived from Polium-leaved, it's treated as though it is not, since otherwise it would have to be spelt poliifolia.

I've now corrected and expanded the etymology in the article. Good catch! Peter coxhead (talk) 16:40, 7 March 2019 (UTC)