carduaceous

/ ˌkɑːdjʊˈeɪʃəs /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Carduaceae, a subfamily of composite plants that includes the thistle

Word History and Origins

Origin of carduaceous¹

C19: from New Latin Carduāceae, from Carduus type genus, from Latin: thistle

Example Sentences

A tall Carduaceous tree with pink flowers was found in the swampy bottoms of the valleys.

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