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ericaceous

 
Dictionary: Er·i·ca·ceous

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(Bot.) Belonging to the Heath family, or resembling plants of that family; consisting of heats.


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Belonging to the heath family (Ericaceae), most of whose members prefer acid soil. Examples are azaleas, rhododendrons, blueberries, and heathers.

 
 
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