a. Bot. [f. mod.L. erīcāce-æ + -OUS: see prec. and -ACEOUS.] Belonging to the natural order Ericaceæ, of which the Erica or heath is the typical genus.
1882. Garden, 7 Oct., 323/2. Other Ericaceous plants are represented admirably.
a. Bot. [f. mod.L. erīcāce-æ + -OUS: see prec. and -ACEOUS.] Belonging to the natural order Ericaceæ, of which the Erica or heath is the typical genus.
1882. Garden, 7 Oct., 323/2. Other Ericaceous plants are represented admirably.
