laticiferous

[ lat-uh-sif-er-uh s ]
/ ˌlæt əˈsɪf ər əs /

adjective Botany.

bearing or containing latex.

Origin of laticiferous

1825–35; < Latin latici- (stem of latex; see latex) + -ferous

Words nearby laticiferous

lathy, lathyrism, lati, latices, laticifer, laticiferous, latifundio, latifundista, latifundium, latigo, latilla

Example sentences from the Web for laticiferous

  • On account of these movements in the latex, the laticiferous vessels have been denominated cinenchymatous.

    Proserpina, Volume 1 |John Ruskin

  • The index references for "Laticiferous" and "Milk-vessels" were changed from 138 to 135.

    The Elements of Botany |Asa Gray

  • Second layer of bark, or 'cellular envelope,' with laticiferous vessels.

    Proserpina, Volume 2 |John Ruskin