Erythroxylaceous

/ɪˌrɪθroʊzaɪˈleɪʃəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or belonging to the Erythroxylaceae plant family.

Etymology

From Erythroxylaceae + '-ous' (adjective suffix). Describes botanical characteristics of plants in this family.

Kelly Says

When a botanist uses this adjective, they're identifying plants that share features with the coca plant—it's a way of grouping together dozens of species that share similar chemistry and structure.

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