Ericaceous

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to the heath family (Ericaceae).
  2. 2
    Acid-loving, thriving in acidic conditions. especially

    "Ericaceous plants include camellias, hollies, hydrangeas, and maples as well as members of the Ericaceae."

  3. 3
    acidic, acid-based

    "Camellias thrive when fed with an ericaceous fertiliser."

Synonyms

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calcifugalcalcifugalcalcifugous

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"Ericaceous plants include camellias, hollies, hydrangeas, and maples as well as members of the Ericaceae."

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin erīcāceus.

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