ERICACEOUS

Adjective

ericaceous (comparative more ericaceous, superlative most ericaceous)

(botany) Of or pertaining to the heath family (Ericaceae).

(especially of a plant) Acid-loving, thriving in acidic conditions.

acidic, acid-based

Synonyms

• (acid-loving): calcifugal, calcifugous

Source: Wiktionary


Er`i*ca"ceous, a. (Bot.)

Definition: Belonging to the Heath family, or resembling plants of that family; consisting of heats.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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