araceous

• Adjectif rare désignant ce qui appartient à la famille des Aracées (Araceae) ou ce qui ressemble à ces plantes.

An obsolete adjective meaning belonging to or resembling the Araceae family of plants (aroids).

1. Relating to the arum familyC2formalscientific

   Pertaining to or characteristic of plants belonging to the family Araceae, which includes arums, philodendrons, and taro.

   Aracé (relatif aux Aracées)

   • The araceous leaves of the philodendron are large and heart-shaped.
   • Many araceous plants are known for their distinctive spadix and spathe inflorescence.
   • The botanical garden has a special section dedicated to araceous species.

   Synonymesaroid