Caprifoliaceous

/ˌkæp.rɪ.foʊ.liˈeɪ.ʃəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or belonging to the honeysuckle family of plants (Caprifoliaceae).

Etymology

From Caprifoliaceae plus the adjectival suffix -ous, following botanical naming conventions for family characteristics.

Kelly Says

Caprifoliaceous is a mouthful, but botanists use it to describe the shared features of an incredibly diverse plant family spanning from tiny herbs to tall trees!

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