How Do You Spell ASPERIFOLIAE OF LINNAEUS?

Pronunciation: [ɐspˌɛɹɪfˈə͡ʊlɪˌiː ɒv lˈɪniːəs] (IPA)

The spelling of "Asperifoliae of Linnaeus" can be a bit confusing. The first part of the word, "asperi" is pronounced /æsˈpɛri/ (as-PER-ee) and refers to the roughness or coarseness of leaves. The second part of the word, "foliae" is pronounced /ˈfoʊliaɪ/ (FOH-lee-eye) and refers to leaves. Together, the word is pronounced /æsˌpɛrɪˈfoʊliˌi/ (as-per-ih-FOH-lee-eye). This term is used in botanical taxonomy to describe a group of plants that have rough leaves.