ericaceous
adjective/ˌerɪˈkeɪʃəs/
/ˌerɪˈkeɪʃəs/
(specialist)- relating to plants of the heather family; suitable for plants of the heather family or similar plants
- Use ericaceous compost for acid-loving plants such as foxgloves.
Word Originmid 19th cent.: from modern Latin Ericaceae (plural), from the genus name Erica, from Greek ereikē.Want to learn more?
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