Ammiaceous

/ˌæmiˈeɪʃəs/ adjective

Relating to or belonging to the Ammi genus or former Ammiaceae family of aromatic plants in the carrot family.

From the genus name 'Ammi' plus the suffix '-aceous' (from Latin '-aceus,' meaning 'having the nature of'). This botanical adjective developed in scientific Latin to describe plant characteristics and relationships.

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