Glandulose

/ˈɡlændjuːloʊs/ adjective

Definition

Full of or containing many glands; of, relating to, or resembling a gland.

Etymology

From Latin 'glandula' (gland) + '-ose' (full of, full of qualities of). The suffix '-ose' became standard in English scientific terminology to indicate abundance or predominance of a feature.

Kelly Says

Poison ivy is glandulose—it has tons of tiny glands that produce that itchy oil—so when scientists describe a plant as glandulose, they're warning you it's literally packed with functional glands.

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