1. of, relating to, or belonging to the heath family (Ericaceae) of plants
Usage: botanical term; formal
2. (of soil) acidic and well-drained, suitable for growing heaths and related plants
Usage: horticulture

Examples

• Rhododendrons are ericaceous plants that thrive in acidic soil.
• The garden's ericaceous soil made it ideal for growing heathers and blueberries.
• Many ericaceous species require cool, moist conditions.
• Azaleas belong to the ericaceous family.
• The nursery specializes in ericaceous plants for woodland gardens.